Traveling Industrial Maintenance Tech - PLC/VFD

Mountville Mills, Inc; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) profit sharing

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mountville Mills, Inc. seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment across multiple branches. The role involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and safety procedures.

The candidate will read manuals, use CMMS to track work, and travel to Mountville branch locations. Strong PLC/VFD knowledge and 2–3 years of experience are required; 5+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience required (2–3 years), 5+ years preferred.
• Associates degree or equivalent technical training.
• Electrical troubleshooting with PLCs and VFDs.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot and repair facilities and equipment (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems).
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out when necessary.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent in technical field

Tools

CMMS software

VFDs

PLCs

Job description

2nd/3rd Shift- Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

Job Category: Production Hourly

Requisition Number: MULTI001496

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• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Plant 1
Lagrange, GA 30241, USA

Description

Job Summary

• Must be able to work independently as necessary
• This position will involve travel to Mountville branch locations
• Install, troubleshoot and repair facilities and equipment (including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems) such as mills, industrial carpet printers, HVAC, roofs, chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment
• Follow all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary
• Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Use electric meters, a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Initiate corrective and preventative action within the scope of your responsibility
• Be a catalyst of positive change to improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Use CMMS system to track and gather information on maintenance activities.
• Keep work area and tools clean and orderly

Job Requirements:

• Ability to travel to other branch locations, sometimes on short notice
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Two (3) years of industrial maintenance experience is required, five (5) or more years of experience preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
• Mechanical ability to complete tasks such as replacing motors, repairing plumbing issues, etc.
• Two (3) years minimum experience with industrial electricity, VFDs and PLCs a must
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Capable of working flexible hours, overtime when necessary
• Knowledge of 5S or Lean manufacturing principles
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Windows and Microsoft Office knowledge desired
• Experience with CMMS software
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate effectively with other employees, departments and branches

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) profit sharing
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift
• 2 nd Shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 3 years (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)
• electrical: 3 years (Required)
• welding: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

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