Production Technician

Socket.dev; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex machinery. You will troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, while maintaining detailed work orders and collaborating with engineers to resolve issues.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 35 lbs, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with basic MS Office skills for documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, on varied terrain.
• Stoop, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crawl for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems using standard tools.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and calibrate equipment; log test readings.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors to resolve malfunctions and implement procedures.
• Maintain inventory records and prepare work orders.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical equipment in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, using standard and specialized hand / power tools
• Performs a wide variety of service work on equipment and machines. Maintain, Repair and Modification.
• Assist regular inventory inspections for spare parts. Keep written documentation on inventory ordering and use.
• Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts
• Capable of working with outside contractors for trouble shooting procedures
• Self-motivated person that works with little direction
• Understanding urgency to trouble shoot machines and bring production back on line
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as required
• Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances
• Prepare parts sketches and write work orders
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
• Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures
• Replaces or repairs machine belts, chains, or cables.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire and insulates wire with friction tape
• Other tasks as assigned

Skill and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• 1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing environment (preferred automotive, EV battery, Mechanical or Electrical)
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35lbs.
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down the stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours / day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours / day.

Nice to have but not a must:

• Experience in maintenance with Manufacturing Industrial fields.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical maintenance, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Experience in handling Heavy equipment, spare parts or materials
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Reading Comprehension; Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Writing; Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Bilingual (English / Korean)