Industrial Maintenance Technician

Saint-Gobain•Peachtree City, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CertainTeed in Peachtree City, Georgia, is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical and electrical systems to increase equipment uptime and efficiency. The role supports manufacturing equipment and production systems, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. The technician uses technical drawings, manuals, engineering specifications, and measuring and testing instruments to diagnose malfunctions and complete maintenance and repair work. The position works a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Base pay is $29.15–$38.71, depending on demonstrated technical skill level. The posting lists an effective rate of $40.80–$54.20 based on built-in overtime, weekend premiums, and shift differential. Shift differentials are $0.35 for second shift and $0.45 for third shift; time worked beyond eight hours in a workday is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, Saturdays are paid as overtime, and Sundays are paid at double time. Benefits are available on the first day of hire. Hands-on and written skills evaluations are required. The role also documents work through orders and notifications in the SAP CMMS system, contributes to root-cause analysis using Quick Kaizens, helps create equipment bills of materials and ledgers, and maintains accurate technical documentation. The manufacturing facility is not temperature controlled and includes dust, fumes, high-noise areas, process materials, and moving industrial equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
High school education and/or an AS or AAS in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Technology, or an AS or BS in Electronics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or five to ten years of professional experience and knowledge in maintenance disciplines.
Experience and knowledge in areas such as automated control systems, safety qualifications, and professional industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
Adaptability and methodical, analytical problem-solving skills.
Employee leadership skills and the ability to apply them effectively in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to work effectively with teams and in corporate and manufacturing environments, with good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Basic typing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and/or Office.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with government and company safety standards.
Ability to perform work involving walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, confined-space entry, and travel over rough terrain.
Ability to lift occasionally up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or Industrial Systems Technology.
Arc Flash training.
Familiarity with Lean/WCM principles and practices.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems.
Electrical skills involving controls such as VFDs, solenoids, and servos; power distribution; and field devices such as limit switches, proximity switches, and level probes.
Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley drives.
Experience with AC motors and VFD diagnostic tools, including a megohmmeter, multimeter, infrared thermometer, and thermal imager.
Proficiency in rigid conduit bending and installation.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance and repair of engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Locate and diagnose problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle devices and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine parts for condition and wear.
Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipts.
Use maintenance resources and supplies appropriately to accomplish work.
Provide mechanical and electrical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical or mechanical failures, including three-phase systems up to 480V, using standard electronic test equipment and technical drawings and documents.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing professional networks.
Document and communicate work, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
Document time through work orders and create notifications in the SAP CMMS system.
Use Quick Kaizens to help complete root-cause analysis.
Help create equipment bills of materials by creating equipment ledgers.
Create and update schematics, wiring and assembly diagrams, maintenance logs, standard operating procedures, instruction manuals, and other documentation.
Contribute to the team by completing related work as needed.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of hire.
Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance.
Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
LiveWell Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off and paid parental leave.
401(k) with company match.
Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) and Cash Balance Pension Plan.
Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability.
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Group legal services.
Identity theft protection.
Auto and home insurance.
Pet insurance and discounts.
Backup child and elder care.
PerkSpot employee discount program.