Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details

Company: Golden State Foods
Job Ref: # 2686670
Date Posted: 5/22/2026
Location: Conyers, Georgia
Salary (USD): $25 - $32

Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial food production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable production operations while supporting high-speed processing and packaging systems. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with industrial equipment, and the ability to perform preventative maintenance in a production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility support systems
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Work with PLCs, motor controls, conveyors, pumps, packaging lines, and electrical circuits
  • Dismantle equipment, inspect components, and replace defective parts as needed

Preventative Maintenance & Reliability

  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance using technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
  • Complete work orders and accurately document repairs and maintenance activities
  • Assist other maintenance team members with large-scale or complex repairs

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow OSHA safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures
  • Maintain compliance with food manufacturing sanitation and safety requirement

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Previous industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance experience
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Experience with industrial electrical systems, motor controls, or PLC troubleshooting
  • Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
  • Experience working with conveyors, pumps, packaging equipment, or production machinery
  • Strong safety awareness and understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures
  • Reliable attendance and ability to work independently or on a team

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Welding and fabrication experience
  • Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience
  • CMMS/work order system experience
  • Electrical certification, technical schooling, or vocational training
  • Multi-craft maintenance background
  • Experience in high-speed packaging or processing environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Opportunity for additional incentive pay through skills assessments
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Uniforms and safety gear provided
  • Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Why Join Us?

  • Stable, growing food manufacturing environment
  • Strong focus on employee development and career growth
  • Team-oriented culture focused on safety and operational excellence
  • Opportunity to work with advanced industrial production equipment
  • Long-term career opportunities within a nationally recognized organization


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