GEDIA Georgia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Assembly/Weld Department on 1st shift. If you are a detail-oriented technician with strong troubleshooting skills and experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview
In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of welding and joining production equipment according to established instructions and safety guidelines. You will complete work orders, perform preventive maintenance (PM), identify issues, and ensure timely corrective actions. This position requires strong communication, a commitment to “repairing it right the first time,” and attention to cleanliness as a core part of maintenance excellence.
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 equipment related to maintenance and repair activities.
- 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 the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
- Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge
- Advanced equipment troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with assembly and joining-related machinery.
- Well-versed troubleshooting skills required.
- Knowledge of ISO/TS certifications.
- Experience with Fanuc Robots and CMM Programming is preferred.
- Must be able to operate basic hand tools, grease guns, forklifts, cranes, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of machines.
- 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 required to perform department-related tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a typical manufacturing environment.
- Requires frequent visual focus and sustained attention.
- Ability to move throughout the plant, including upper-level areas.
- Must be able to distinguish colors for repair and troubleshooting tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Are You Ready?
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about what you can bring to the GEDIA Georgia team.
No agencies, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have FANUC Robot Experience?
Experience:
- Automotive Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Machine Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Dalton, GA 30721 (Required)
Work Location: In person
