Skip to main content

Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Athens, AL
Permanent

Posted

Maintenance Technician Apprentice $22.50per hour- PLUS OVERTIME-3rd Shift

Employment Type:Temp-to-Hire

About CloudRay

CloudRay, based in East Windsor, NJ, is a trusted staffing partner with 25+ years of industry experience, connecting skilled talent with leading companies across the U.S. We specialize in industrial, logistics, IT, hospitality, and skilled trades staffing ensuring candidates find stable opportunities with growth potential.


Position Summary:

We are seeking aMaintenance Technicianfor our client located close to Decatur, AL. In this role, you'll be the first responder for equipment breakdowns and the lead on preventive maintenance. Your goal is to minimize downtime and ensure a safe, efficient environment for our production team. A great opportunity to build your career with a leading company while enjoying steady hours and overtime potential.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshooting & Repair:Diagnose and repair malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Preventive Maintenance:Execute scheduled PMs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated machinery to prevent unexpected failures.
  • PLC & Electrical:Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and repair electrical components (sensors, drives, VFD's, breakers, relays and switches).
  • System Installation:Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.
  • Safety & Compliance:Strictly followLockout/Tagout (LOTO)and OSHA safety regulations.
  • Documentation:Log all repairs and parts usage in ourCMMS(Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Required Qualifications:
  • Experience:3+ years in industrial maintenance or a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Technical Skills:Strong proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Tools:Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., multimeters).
  • Physical Ability:Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and stand for long shifts.
  • Education:High School Diploma or GED; technical certification or Associate's degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
  • Welding and fabrication experience.
  • Familiarity with specific brands (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Fanuc robotics).

Schedule & Pay

  • Shift:3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 7:00PM-3:00AM & rotates on Saturdays from 6:00AM-2:00PM

  • Pay:$22.50per hour DOE - PLUS OVERTIME

Benefits (through CloudRay)

Weekly pay
Health insurance
Incentives and performance-based bonuses
Referral bonuses
Temp-to-hire career growth potential

Location Advantage

Job is commutable fromTanner, Decatur, Huntsville,Madison, ALand Athens.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254901941