Here is an opportunity for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician who wants to work with a stable, long-standing company just outside of Atlanta. Tara Plastics in Forest Park is seeking a full-time technician to join our maintenance team, earning between $30 and $33 per hour. If you have strong electrical and mechanical skills, understand PLCs and control systems, and can troubleshoot complex production equipment, this role offers the challenge and stability you are looking for. You will be working in a manufacturing environment where your expertise directly impacts production efficiency and product quality.
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Who We Are
Tara Plastics has been manufacturing superior plastic films for flexible packaging applications since 1983. Located at 175 Lake Mirror Road in Forest Park, we serve customers in the food processing industry and provide converters with the high-quality films you see on grocery store shelves and in refrigerated and frozen food cases every day. We take pride in our ability to deliver consistent excellence shipment after shipment, year after year. Our team is built on reliability, technical skill, and a shared commitment to keeping our production lines running safely and efficiently.
What You Will Be Doing
- You will perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on production equipment, documenting your work daily to monitor and maintain machine condition.
- You will troubleshoot and repair unexpected breakdowns quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and keeping production on schedule.
- You will work with motors, conveyor systems, transfer systems, and other production-related equipment, diagnosing issues and installing replacement parts as needed.
- You will read and interpret engineering blueprints, relay logic, and electrical schematics to guide your troubleshooting and repairs.
- You will work with PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, HMIs, and other automation equipment common in heavy manufacturing environments.
- You will handle electrical work up to 480V three-phase circuits, install panel boxes, and maintain motor controls and lighting circuits.
- You will perform welding, plumbing, and mechanical repairs as needed to keep equipment running.
- You will coordinate with maintenance management and production supervisors, reporting deficient conditions and scheduling regular maintenance.
- You will maintain clean and organized shop areas, electrical rooms, and PLC rooms, following all safety and GMP standards.
- You will assist other technicians as needed, and may step in to support production leads by training or filling in for machine operators when required.
What We Are Looking For
- You have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with proven experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial production equipment.
- You understand PLC programming and can troubleshoot and make changes as needed.
- You are familiar with Allen Bradley PLC systems, RSLinx, process control instrumentation, and motor starters and controls.
- You can read and understand relay logic, engineering blueprints, and electrical schematics.
- You are comfortable using test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, amprobes, and data recorders.
- You have experience with pneumatic control systems and understand power distribution and wiring practices.
- You can work independently with minimal supervision, but you also collaborate well with other technicians and departments.
- You have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or completion of an industrial maintenance apprenticeship is a definite plus.
- You are familiar with OSHA and NFPA safety standards and follow safe work practices at all times.
- You have basic computer and report-writing skills to document your work clearly.
- You are physically capable of lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
We believe in taking care of the people who keep our plant running. You will earn $30.00 to $33.00 per hour based on your experience and skills. We also offer a performance-based bonus program because we believe in sharing success. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We provide group life insurance and voluntary life insurance options, plus employee-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. You can save for the future with our 401(k) retirement plan. Payday is reliable with direct deposit, and you will work for a company with nearly four decades of stability in the industry.
Ready to Apply Your Skills?
If you are an electro-mechanical technician looking for a stable, hands-on role with a company that values your expertise, we want to hear from you. The next step is simple: apply today and tell us about your experience with industrial maintenance, PLCs, and production equipment. Join the team at Tara Plastics and put your skills to work in a place where quality and reliability come first.
