COMPANY DESCRIPTION: MSK Covertech, Inc. is a subsidiary of the MSK Covertech Group, a family-owned machinery OEM headquartered in Kleve, Germany. We’re a leading supplier of end-of-line packaging machinery—stretch and shrink hood systems, palletizers, conveyors, shuttle cars, and more—for major customers in building materials, food & beverage, appliance, chemical, furniture, and other industries. Our 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Acworth, GA, houses domestic machine assembly and offices, supporting our continued growth in North America.
Overview: We are seeking a skilled Technician to contribute to our assembly and installation operations. This dynamic role involves assembling/installing cutting-edge packaging. Travel requirements range from approximately 20% to 70%. Whether working in-house or in the field, you will engage with advanced packaging technologies, including robotics, servos, and vision systems. Core responsibilities include performing precise mechanical and electrical assemblies, troubleshooting issues, and executing seamless installations to ensure peak machine performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret and follow mechanical and electrical schematics to assemble and install packaging machinery using powered and hand tools.
- Lead/assist in the installation and rigging of packaging machinery at customer sites, including unloading and securing equipment from shipping containers.
- Set up pneumatic and hydraulic lines, performing basic machine modifications such as fabrication and welding to meet project specifications.
- Review and organize lists of electrical and mechanical components required for assembly, ensuring accuracy and readiness.
- Inspect and modify parts as needed using techniques like drilling, tapping, grinding, reaming, and welding to ensure proper fit and function.
- Operate forklifts, lulls, and other material handling equipment to safely move large components or pallets of parts.
- Align and secure machine components with bolts, screws, or other appropriate hardware, maintaining precision and quality standards.
- Assemble and install moving parts, such as gears, shafts, motors, and bearings, ensuring proper operation of all components.
- Install, label, and route tubing for pneumatic systems while ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Route and organize wiring on machinery, in cable trays, and within electrical cabinets, ensuring proper terminations and a clean layout.
- Conduct functional and continuity tests on electrical assemblies using tools like ohmmeters and test lights to verify operational integrity.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in assembling, installing, or servicing end-of-line packaging and automation equipment.
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues efficiently.
Required Technical Proficiency:
- Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, including troubleshooting and implementing modifications.
- Experience with electromechanical systems, including wiring, crimping, and conducting functional and continuity tests.
- Proficiency with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including line setup and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with material handling equipment, such as forklifts and lulls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and communication.
- Bonus skillset: Experience with VFD configuration/programming and Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs (RS Logix 5000, SLC & PLC 500 & motion control
Personal Profile
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Licensing & Screening: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to pass drug test and background check
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel from 20% up to 70%
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset for diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues
- Professional: Strong communication and a self-driven attitude; ability to handle high-pressure situations and represent MSK positively
Physical Environment
- Light to moderate lifting (motors, tools, etc.)
- Climbing on machinery for troubleshooting and inspection
- Varied plant conditions (from air-conditioned facilities to hot/dusty environments)
- Possible weekend, overtime, or on-call requirements
Compensation & Benefits
- Travel Per Diem & Profit-Sharing Bonus
- 401(k) Match, Life Insurance, & Comprehensive Health (medical, dental, vision)
- Accumulation of Personal Travel Award points for future travel benefits
Tools & Technology Provided
- Access to both standard and specialized tools, including a fully equipped travel toolbox.
- Company-provided phone or stipend, ensuring seamless communication.
- Tablet or laptop to facilitate efficient project management, documentation, and communication.
Growth & Company Culture
- Ongoing Training & Development: From cross-department collaboration to advanced robotics and controls engineering, our technicians have the chance to expand their skill sets and grow their careers within MSK.
- Family-Owned Environment: As part of a close-knit, family-run operation, we maintain a supportive culture where teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous improvement are valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a strong ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, including troubleshooting and implementing modifications?
- Do you have proven experience in diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues with industrial automation equipment efficiently?
- Do you have experience with VFD configuration/programming and Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs (RS Logix 5000, SLC & PLC 500 & motion control)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Industrial Automation Equipment: 4 years (Required)
- electromechanical systems: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Acworth, GA 30102: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
