Maintenance Mechanic

CoWorx Staffing Services has a Direct Hire opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic 2nd shift working in Griffin, GA. This is an exciting opportunity working for an American-owned products manufacturer that takes pride in providing superior service and delivering innovative solutions that save time, labor, and materials.

Hours for 2nd shift is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Overtime may be involved and also some Saturdays. Candidate would train on the 1st shift for four weeks and then move to the 2nd shift. 1st shift hours are 6:00 AM-2:00 PM.

• Has mechanical skills and knowledge to perform all mechanical repairs, PM, inspection, routine and non-routine maintenance on all major plant equipment.
• Proficient in ARC and oxygen‑acetylene welding and oxy‑acetylene cutting.
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding with full knowledge of best type welding to use in any given application.
• Can weld in all positions including flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead.
• Can identify different types of steel, what type of welding rods to use and when to pre‑heat for best results.
• Has knowledge of printed circuit boards and D.C. drives and can perform basic troubleshooting and repair same by connecting laptop to equipment using Allen Bradley or other software.
• Is proficient in using electrical test equipment.
• Proficient in all mechanical shop equipment operations.
• Is capable of fabricating non‑machined parts from prints, drawings, or damaged parts.
• Is proficient in troubleshooting and repair of all hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the plant.
• Has working knowledge of different hydraulic valves, flow control valves, needle valves in both hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Has working knowledge of all types of hydraulic fittings hoses and steel lines for carrying hydraulic fluids and compressed air.
• Has proficient skills at reading blue prints and drawings. Is able to draw readable sketches and drawings so that other Maintenance employees can read and perform work from same.
• Electrical skills and knowledge to act as lead electrician and can train, supervise other employees in all phases of electrical work.
• Is able to operate machine shop equipment and perform basic machining tasks such as making simple shafts, cutting keyways, drilling and tapping holes.
• Is proficient in all phases of machinist work, can do precision grinding of all rotary dies, punches and blades.
• Has basic knowledge and understanding of Mobile Equipment Mechanic position, including tractor and trailer maintenance and procedures.