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MasterBrand · Jackson, GA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 70+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at MasterBrand (industrial) in Jackson, GA. Work with and train coworkers to install, maintain, or repair production equipment.

They ask for: 70+ years
Tools it names: PLC, Welding, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 40 other live reliability postings in Georgia.

Experience asked: More than usual (70+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 56%
Root cause 44%
Team leadership 34%
✓ Welding 24%
Robotics 24%
EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 70+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at MasterBrand
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This plant: MasterBrand in Jackson

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Full description from MasterBrandAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

· Execute preventative and predictive maintenance on all equipment utilized in the Company’s operation through assigned work orders in the CMMS system..

· Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

· Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and megohmmeter.

· Work with and train coworkers to install, maintain, or repair production equipment.

· Plan layout and installation of utilities, equipment and fixtures, based on job

requirements

and specifications.

· Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.

· Work from ladders, scaffolds, power construction equipment, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

· Perform duties such as maintaining records and ordering parts and supplies.

· Need to be able to look for problems in complicated electrical systems, isolate issues, and solve them. As well as read electrical blueprints and scan them for issues, making sure that they work before implementing.

Knowledge & Experience

· Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic technician working in an industrial environment

· Must have experience with PLC Controls and a strong understanding of operation

· Must have experience with vfd’s and servo controls

· Ability to read and understand electrical schematics

· Must be proficient using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, megohmmeter, computer, infrared camera, hand tools, scissor lift, forklift, lathe, welder, end mill and hydraulic press

· Strong mechanical, analytical, and solution driven skills

· Excellent understanding of safety rules in an industrial setting

· Must be familiar with industrial and electrical codes

· Experience with Microsoft Office 2013

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to use deductive reasoning, logic and problem-solving skills.

Physical

Requirements

· Able to stand, walk for the entire shift

· Able to lift and move 70+ pounds

· Able to kneel, squat, climb and reach

· Able to work late and on weekends on occasion

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

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For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.