Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Position Overview

GEDIA Georgia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join the team on 3rd shift. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of welding and joining production equipment according to established instructions and safety guidelines. The technician will complete work orders, perform preventive maintenance, identify issues, and ensure timely corrective actions while maintaining equipment cleanliness and adhering to a “repair it right the first time” philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on welding, joining, and related production equipment.
• Read, interpret, and execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and systems‑related issues.
• Escalate issues by creating work orders when additional support is needed.
• Ensure all repairs are completed accurately to prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and contribute to an organized work environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members across all organizational levels.
• Assist in identifying and eliminating sources of downtime through root‑cause analysis, including 5 Why methodology.
• Operate hand tools, grease guns, forklifts, cranes, and other maintenance equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Formal training leading to journeyman status in machine repair, industrial mechanics, electrician, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience maintaining and repairing production equipment, including robots (Fanuc experience preferred) and joining equipment in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with assembly and joining‑related equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all employee levels.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS certifications.
• Experience with Fanuc robots and CMM programming is preferred.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools, grease guns, forklifts, and cranes.
• Commitment to eliminating downtime by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to support continuous improvement efforts and assist with 5 Why problem‑solving activities.
• Strong computer and math skills for department‑related tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed in a typical manufacturing environment requiring frequent visual focus and sustained attention.
• Ability to move throughout the plant, including upper‑level areas.
• Ability to distinguish colors for repair and troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Schedule

3rd shift.