Maintenance Mechanic II

Purple•McDonough, GA

15d•$29 - $34

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic II installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment using safe, predictive, and preventive maintenance practices. This hands-on role supports equipment reliability, reduces unplanned downtime, and helps keep manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. The mechanic works with production and maintenance partners to resolve equipment issues and support site goals. The role involves installing and maintaining production machinery and plant-facility equipment; troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; responding to production breakdowns; and performing scheduled preventive maintenance. It also involves interpreting manuals and work orders, carrying out basic machining, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, using maintenance and material-handling equipment, reporting defects or unusual conditions, and keeping work areas clean and orderly. This is a full-time position with an estimated 30–40 hours per week; actual hours may vary according to business needs. Travel to other locations may be required to support equipment or facility needs. Compensation target: $29.00–$34.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience working in an industrial maintenance capacity.
Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills, including the ability to read equipment manuals and work orders.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, apply practical judgment to varied situations, and perform basic arithmetic and measurements using inches, feet, yards, ounces, and pounds.
Ability to communicate clearly in simple written and verbal sentences and accurately record numbers, names, and addresses.
Working knowledge of industrial maintenance tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques, including safe hazardous-material handling and disposal practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating forklifts, pallet stretch-wrapping machines, and cardboard baling equipment.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain production machinery and plant-facility equipment using safe, reliable maintenance practices.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; diagnose failures, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns during production and complete scheduled maintenance during planned machine service.
Perform preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and plant facilities to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
Perform basic machining, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
Use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and material-handling equipment.
Report equipment defects or unusual conditions.
Maintain clean, orderly work areas in compliance with safety requirements.
Travel to other locations as needed to support equipment or facility needs.