Maintenance Technician - Kennesaw, GA

VetJobs•Kennesaw, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs and assists with preventive maintenance and repair activities for manufacturing equipment in Kennesaw, Georgia. The position works the second shift, from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, at a starting wage of $25 per hour plus a $2 shift differential. The technician helps carry out the Preventative Maintenance Plan, inspects equipment, cleans and lubricates machinery parts, assists with machine disassembly and installation of repaired or new parts, and helps maintain spare-parts inventory. The role also includes training machine operators on encapsulation equipment and coordinating preventive maintenance work with Production Planning to reduce downtime. The technician learns, operates, maintains, and adjusts manufacturing equipment while following company rules and safe work practices and keeping the work area clean and organized. A background check is required. The company notes that pay may vary based on factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience; qualifying overtime is paid to hourly and salaried non-exempt employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Superior analytical and multitasking skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional matrix involving Manufacturing, Production, and Quality.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused approach.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
Ability to learn to operate, maintain, and adjust assigned equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasionally sitting; frequent talking or hearing; and regularly lifting or moving up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Ability to wear a respirator depending on the situation.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree and/or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with or perform tasks required by the Preventative Maintenance Plan at the specified intervals.
Visually inspect equipment parts for damage and proper cleaning.
Clean and lubricate machinery components, including shafts, bearings, and gears.
Assist maintenance personnel with dismantling defective machines and equipment and installing new or repaired parts.
Perform maintenance and repairs within area budgets and monitor operator compliance with established operating conditions.
Provide encapsulation equipment training to new and current machine operators.
Schedule and ensure completion of preventive maintenance requirements in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Plan.
Help maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory to minimize downtime.
Coordinate preventive maintenance scheduling with Production Planning while minimizing downtime.
Prioritize work and complete repairs promptly to minimize production downtime.
Learn, operate, and maintain manufacturing equipment, including encapsulation, tablet processing, stick pack, and bottling-line equipment, safely and productively.
Follow company rules and safe work practices in each department.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.