Maintenance Technician

Carlisle Companies · Acworth, GA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Carlisle Companies (industrial) in Acworth, GA. Adjust, install, fabricate, and make modifications of equipment to maintain or improve safety and quality of operational conditions or equipment efficiency.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: PLC, Welding, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 3018 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 71 other live reliability postings in Georgia.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 47%
✓ Welding 38%
✓ Team leadership 36%
Root cause 29%
✓ EHS / safety 22%

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Responsibilities

◆Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
◆Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
◆Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
◆Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
◆Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
◆Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
◆Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
◆Maintain PM completion rate (aligned with MaintainX expectations).
◆Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
◆Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
◆Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
◆Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
◆Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
◆Adjust, install, fabricate, and make modifications of equipment to maintain or improve safety and quality of operational conditions or equipment efficiency.
◆Comply and participate in regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
◆Troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, HMI’s and PlCs.
◆Calibrate controls instrumentation.
◆Maintain and enhance electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
◆Provide technical training and leadership to Maintenance technicians I & II as needed.
◆Articulate to vendors/engineer’s machine issue to resolve technical issues.
◆Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
◆Ability to create or improve preventative maintenance (PM) procedures
◆Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

✓Required:
✓Education – High School diploma or GED required or technical school.
✓Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 Certification.
✓Four to eight (4-8) years related maintenance experience; relevant Technical degree or certification.
✓Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry and welding.
✓Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic.
✓PLC Knowledge.
✓Proven experience in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
✓Obtain rigging training and certification (as needed)
✓Obtain welding certification (as needed)

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

✓Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.
✓Knowledge of various hand and power tools.
✓Knowledge and use of micrometers, required use of digital multimeters and calipers.
✓Prior experience operating a forklift.
✓Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
✓Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
✓Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
✓Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.
✓Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
✓Working knowledge of electrical codes including NEMA, etc. (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)
✓Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills, including ability to utilize electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter).
✓Complete knowledge of all plant equipment (level III).
✓Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Requirements

Frequency scale: Occasionally (0–30%) | Frequently (31–60%) | Continuously (61–100%)

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Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their first shift in Acworth, GA. The Technician will maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems throughout the facility; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various high-leveled maintenance tasks throughout the facility with the ability to work independently and efficiently to ensure timely production processes. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Working Conditions

•Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
•Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
•Confined workspaces.

Physical

Lifting or carrying

•1–10 LBS — Frequently
•11–20 LBS — Frequently
•21–40 LBS — Frequently
•41–50 LBS —Frequently
•51 OR MORE LBS — (not indicated)

Pushing or pulling

•1–40 LBS — Occasionally
•41–50 LBS — Occasionally
•51 OR MORE LBS — (not indicated)

Other physical demands

•BENDING OR STOOPING — Occasionally
•REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL — Occasionally
•DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES — (not indicated)
•OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS — (not indicated)
•CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) — (not indicated)
•WALKING — Frequently
•STANDING — Frequently
•SITTING — Frequently
•WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES — (not indicated)
•REPETTIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
•WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) — Continuously
•VISION — Continuously
•HEARING — Continuously
•DEXTERITY — Continuously
•HAND EYE COORDINATION — Continuously