Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

NIGHT SHIFT - Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Plastic Extrusion / Nonwoven Manufacturing

Location: Gainesville, GA | Shift: Training on Days (8am to 4pm) → Transition to Nights on the Continental Shift Schedule (8pm to 8am).

We’re seeking an experienced Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support our plastic extrusion and nonwoven production operations. This role requires a hands-on professional who can perform from day one — maintaining uptime, quality, and safety in a high-speed, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on extrusion, winding, and nonwoven process equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and correct issues with motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, chill water, and vacuum systems.
• Support installation, alignment, and commissioning of new production lines and equipment.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Operate forklifts, clamp-lifts, and man-lifts safely while upholding strict safety and housekeeping standards.

What You Bring:

• Degree, certification, or 3+ years’ experience in industrial or electro-mechanical maintenance, ideally in plastic extrusion, nonwoven, or related continuous-process manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of variable speed drives, PLC-controlled systems, and electrical/electronic troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret schematics, perform precise mechanical adjustments, and work independently.
• Proven reliability, flexibility, and commitment to operational excellence.

Work Schedule:

• Initial training period on day shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).
• Must be able and willing to transition to a 12-hour night shift after training.
• Overtime, on-call rotation, and weekend availability may be required to support 24/7 production.

If you’re a seasoned technician who can step in and make an impact immediately, we want you on our team. Join a growing operation where your expertise keeps production moving and quality at its best.

Company Overview

ATEX, Inc. is a privately owned, internationally successful spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwovens manufacturing operation located in Gainesville, GA. Our products are diversified into many different markets, such as: medical, automotive, filtration, landscape, agricultural, wipes, and industrial. The ATEX vision is to deliver quality and technically advanced nonwoven rolled good products by focusing on research, technology, superior quality, employee development, product and workplace safety, and certified production processes to achieve the highest customer satisfaction and innovative solutions. The Company is continually striving for growth and success, while maintaining a strong, positive workforce.