Weld Maintenance Team Leader

(JSC) Jefferson Southern Corporation; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Telemedicine

401(k)

Job summary

Jefferson Southern Corporation in Rockmart, GA is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to direct shift tasks, diagnose complex equipment failures, and mentor junior technicians. You will lead preventive maintenance, document root cause analyses, and uphold strict safety protocols on a high-volume production line.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems, with experience in CMMS and PLC diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on industrial maintenance in high-volume manufacturing.
• Informal leadership experience as go-to tech or shift lead.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose systems.

Responsibilities

• Shift coordination: direct daily work assignments for shift technicians.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Mentor junior technicians on automation, safety standards, and troubleshooting.
• PM execution: complete preventive maintenance tasks and track in CMMS.
• Lead first-response root cause analysis with detailed handover notes.
• Safety champion: enforce LOTO, arc flash rules, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Industrial robotics

Safety standards

CMMS

Welding systems

PLC diagnostics

Leadership

Education

Associate degree / technical certification

Tools

FANUC

Nachi

Yaskawa

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Jefferson Southern Corp
Rockmart, GA 30153, USA

Description

Shift Coordination: Direct the immediate daily work assignments for shift technicians; act as the point-of-contact for production supervisors when equipment issues arise.
Hands-On Troubleshooting: Lead from the front to diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic system failures.
Technician Mentorship: Coach and upskill junior technicians on complex automation, safety standards, and efficient troubleshooting techniques.
PM Execution: Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed thoroughly during the shift, tracking activities within the CMMS.
First-Response Root Cause: Lead immediate troubleshooting response to recurring faults and provide detailed handover notes for engineering and supervisor teams.
Safety Champion: Enforce strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, arc flash rules, and PPE requirements across the shift crew.

2+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proven informal leadership: Experience acting as a go-to tech, shift lead, or training junior peers.
Advanced troubleshooting: Strong capability in reading electrical schematics, testing fluid power systems, and interpreting ladder logic.
Systems competency: Familiarity with logging work orders in a CMMS and basic communication via MS Excel/Outlook.
Weld Assembly Operations
Industrial Robotics: Basic teaching and troubleshooting (FANUC, Nachi, Yaskawa, etc.).
Welding systems: Repairing resistance spot welding guns, mid-frequency direct current (MFDC) controllers, and proximity sensors.
Interfacing with HMIs and automated weld cells.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or automation electronics.
Exposure to Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLC diagnostics (online monitoring/fault tracing).
Familiarity with Tier 1 automotive plant safety and uptime pressures (IATF 16949 environment).

Why Join Us?

Jefferson Southern Corporation is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life. Eligible employees have access to a variety of benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Telemedicine, and 401(k) benefits. Certain benefits are provided at no cost to employees, while others are available through employee contributions.

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