Maintenance Technician - Second Shift

Griffith Foods•Decatur, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffith Foods is hiring a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipes, and electrical systems equipment in support of producing high-quality food products in compliance with company standards. This is an onsite position in Lithonia, Georgia, working Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The hiring hourly rate is $36.16, plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential. Continuous learning progression pay lists rates of $37.63 per hour at six months and $39.27 per hour at 12 months. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and building structures; completing preventive and predictive maintenance; documenting work in a CMMS; supporting autonomous maintenance and equipment programs; and following applicable safety and food production protocols. The technician may operate a forklift or other powered industrial equipment as required. The work takes place in office and plant environments. Conditions may include moving machinery, electrical-shock risk, wet or humid conditions, elevated areas, vibration, loud noise, dust, and odors. Hearing protection is required in designated areas. The role includes physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be at least 18 and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

An associate degree or two-year certificate from a college or technical school in Electrical Maintenance Technician, Mechatronics, or an equivalent program; alternatively, a high school diploma and three years of experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC programming.
Experience handling food production equipment, including mixers, fillers, packaging lines, palletizing systems, and bulk delivery systems.
Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills, including the ability to understand instructions and communicate with individuals and small groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Comfort entering and working in confined spaces.
Working knowledge of, or ability to gain knowledge of, RedZone software.
Ability to work overtime as needed during the week, up to and including Saturday work.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift.
Comfort working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to work onsite at the Lithonia location.
At least 18 years of age and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of multi-craft experience in electrical and mechanical work.
Three months of experience and/or training in a USDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
PLC experience.
Welding certification.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment by identifying issues with machines.
Document work orders using CMMS.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Repair and maintain the physical structure of the building.
Set up and operate machine tools such as grinders, lathes, drill presses, cutting torches, and welding equipment; repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance as required and follow up with repairs.
Support operations with autonomous maintenance, SOPs, and equipment centerline programs.
Operate a forklift or other powered industrial equipment as required.
Follow NFPA 70, LOTO, and OSHA safety rules.
Ensure BRC protocols are implemented and audited as required.