Electro-Mechanical Tech 4
KION Group (Dematic) · Union City, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at KION Group (Dematic) (industrial) in Union City, GA.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $56k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1862 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 57%
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- Team leadership 34%
- Welding 30%
- ✓ Robotics 21%
- ✓ Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: KION Group (Dematic) in Union City
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- Electro-Mechanical Tech 3 · Reliability · Technician
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What You Will Do in This Role
- ◆Serve as the lead technical resource for troubleshooting and maintaining automated material handling systems, including electrical, mechanical, PLC, robotics, controls, and automation equipment.
- ◆Drive rapid resolution of equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve reliability, uptime, and system performance.
- ◆Support and troubleshoot conveyors, sortation systems, drives, motors, sensors, scanners, networked controls, and other automation components.
- ◆Utilize diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- ◆Coordinate daily maintenance activities and prioritize work based on safety, operational impact, and customer needs.
- ◆Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning, and capital projects.
- ◆Develop maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and standard work instructions.
- ◆Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
- ◆Mentor technicians, provide technical training, and collaborate with operations, engineering, vendors, and customers.
- ◆Monitor KPIs such as uptime, PM compliance, throughput, and MTBF.
- ◆Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, LOTO procedures, and company standards.
- ◆Act as a technical leader during emergencies, outages, and critical operational events.
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Dematic Corp. is seeking a Electro-Mechanical Technician 4 for our Resident Maintenance team. The Electro-Mechanical Technician 4 serves as the senior maintenance technician responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive/predictive maintenance of conveyor and material handling systems at the Union City, GA site. This role provides technical leadership, supports equipment reliability and uptime, and mentors lower-level technicians to ensure safe and efficient operations. Acts as a material handling technician on all equipment installed at the Union City, GA location or site. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.
Shift: Night shift and day shift positions are available
Schedule: Front half weeks and back half weeks are available.
Location: Union City, GA
What We Offer
- •Career Development
- •Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- •Pay Transparency
- •Global Opportunities
Learn More Here : https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/
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What We Are Looking For
- •High school diploma required; associate degree or technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
- •5-7+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse automation, or industrial environments.
- •Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and control systems.
- •Experience with conveyors, sortation systems, material handling equipment, and automation technologies.
- •Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation.
- •Proficiency with CMMS systems for work orders, PM scheduling, inventory, and asset management.
- •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities.
- •Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills.
- •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, climb ladders/platforms, and perform physically demanding maintenance tasks.
- •Comfortable working in industrial environments with varying conditions, including extended shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins.
- •Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
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