Maintenance Technician I (7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am) $26.55 per hour
Atkore · Thomasville, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Atkore (industrial) in Thomasville, GA.
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 50 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 53%
- Root cause 37%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Team leadership 31%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Atkore in Thomasville
1 other open role at this site.
- PVC Production Supervisor (Night Shift) · Production · Supervisor
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Maintenance Technician I (7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am) $26.55 per hour
Who we are looking for
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician I to be based out of Thomasville, GA. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this person will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment used to manufacture PVC conduit and ensure safe and operable condition of machinery and mechanical equipment.
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What you’ll do
Maintenance Technician I
include, but are not limited to
- •Maintain and repair equipment used to manufacture, package, convey, and store PVC conduit. Ensure safe and operable condition of machinery and mechanical components by completing required PMs on engines, motors, and pneumatic tools.
- •Perform basic electrical tasks and perform welding, plumbing, pipe fitting and fabricating duties as required
- •Adhere to all safety procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions immediately
What you’ll bring
- •High School diploma or equivalent
- •Mechanical skill set experience
- •Knowledge of manufacturing processes desired
- •Any other requirements/qualifications as needed
Within 3 months, you’ll
- •Complete any required training
- •Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
- •Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.
Who we are
Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a five-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
Benefits available include
- •Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- •Life insurance
- •Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- •401k
- •Paid Time Off
- •Paid holidays
- •Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.