Maintenance Technician

Department : Warehouse / Production

Reports To : Warehouse Manager / Maintenance Manager

Location : Covington, GA

Schedule : Monday to Thursday 5 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM; overtime on Fridays as needed

Job Type : Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Pay Range : $30.00+ / hr. (commensurate with experience); paid weekly (on Thursdays)

Position Summary :

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure optimal production performance. This position supports a colored pigment manufacturing and distribution facility where uptime, safety, and quality standards are essential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Be Familiar with the DPP Health and Safety Manual.
• Wear PPE according to the DPP Health and Safety Manual.
• Follow all DPP Safety Procedures.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment, including mixers, blenders, conveyors, dust collectors, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, ensuring timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in equipment installation, modifications, and upgrades for improved efficiency and safety.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure such as lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and basic building systems.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repairs in maintenance logs.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and communicate supply needs to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Collaborate with production staff to resolve equipment-related issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurring problems.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns during assigned shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills :

Technical Skills :

Physical Requirements : Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand / walk for extended periods, and work in hot, cold, or dusty environments while wearing required PPE.

Work Environment :

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.

Why Join Us?

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Delta Performance Products, LLC supports equal employment opportunities. Delta Performance Products, LLC will provide equal employment in employment practices to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis.