Maintenance Technician

T. Burks & Associates

Maintenance Technician

Decatur, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Scope: 

    We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to support night-shift manufacturing operations in a metals production environment. This role is critical to minimizing equipment downtime, maintaining safe and efficient plant operations, and supporting continuous production. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial maintenance and exposure to metals manufacturing processes.

    Responsibilities: 

    • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment

    • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime

    • Support manufacturing operations by responding promptly to equipment failures during production

    • Diagnose root causes of equipment issues and recommend corrective actions

    • Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of equipment and tooling

    • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts usage

    • Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and plant policies

    • Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime

    • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and safety

    Qualifications: 

    • High school diploma or GED; technical certification or trade school training preferred

    • 2+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

    • Exposure to metals manufacturing processes (e.g., rolling, casting, forging, stamping, heat treating, machining, or finishing)

    • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; electrical knowledge a plus

    • Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documentation

    • Comfortable working independently on night shift with minimal supervision