Mechanical Repair Technician
Dalton, GA, US, 30720
Mechanical Repair Technician
Oerlikon Textile, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Repair Technician in our Dalton, GA facility. The successful candidate will join an established team working in a modern, air-conditioned workshop. We specialize in repairing components and assemblies from high-tech German textile machinery. This is a Monday to Friday first shift position with flexible work hours.
We offer
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a robust benefit program—ALL available on the first day of employment.
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company-sponsored HSA contributions, and cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial, and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
- Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental well-being.
- 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
- Flexible hours or remote work environments available for particular positions
- 100% company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program because why not bring your friends to work every day?
- Competitive pay range based on demonstrated experience.
- Private parking space
- Community Events
Key Responsibilities
Repair mechanical items promptly, including:
- Chucks
- Blowers
- Godets
- Pumps
- Motors
- Rolls
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Complete work orders for all repairs
- Assist in pulling and stocking inventory as needed.
- Operate forklift occasionally (In-house training and certification program if needed)
- Pull parts and manage stock levels for the above repairs.
Equipment to be used:
- Hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers, as well as inspection equipment like calipers, gauges, test stands, and a hydraulic press.
- Drills
- Grinders
- Pallet jacks and forklift
Preferred Qualifications:
- You have a high school diploma, associate's degree, or equivalent military experience.
- Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical assemblies.
- Previous mechanical repair experience is preferred.
- Reliability, self-motivation, and willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with shop machines such as bench grinder, lathe, milling machine, hand tools, soldering/de-soldering iron, drill press, multimeter, arbor press, hydraulic press, and pneumatic screwdriver.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Effective communication skills with internal and external customers and employees at different levels
- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits and the ability to troubleshoot to the component level on circuit boards.
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.
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Dalton, GA, US, 30720
Nearest Major Market: Dalton