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Maintenance Mechanical Specialist - West Point

West Point, Georgia
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Job Description

Maintenance Mechanical Specialist

Posted: Thursday, 10/23/2025
MAU is hiring a Maintenance Mechanical Specialist for our client HTGP in West Point, GA. As a Maintenance Mechanical Specialist, you will support and enhance preventative and predictive maintenance systems to ensure equipment, building systems, and production processes operate efficiently and reliably. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-paid)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Relocation assistance available for domestic candidates outside a 60-mile radius (includes 30 days of temporary housing; relocation paid directly to vendors)

Shift Information
  • Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Regular overtime and rotating shift between days and nights required
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 0–3 years of job-related experience
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance guidelines and OSHA machine regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SAP, AutoCAD, and ADP

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or comparable background in a related discipline
  • Tier-1 automotive manufacturing experience
  • Cross-cultural experience
  • Bilingual in Korean and English

General Requirements
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Strong oral communication and listening skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and a positive team attitude

Essential Functions
General Responsibilities
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and certification standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
  • Uphold and model HTGP Core Values and maintain a positive work environment
  • Demonstrate mutual respect and professional courtesy to all team members
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
  • Follow all safety policies and 5S practices to maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Meet or exceed company safety goals
Technical Maintenance Responsibilities
  • Serve as technical expert in maintenance operations
  • Maintain and update equipment and facility drawings
  • Lead and coordinate project activities assigned by management
  • Analyze equipment data and implement countermeasures
  • Provide support for internal, customer, and market quality concerns
  • Collaborate with equipment vendors on fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material reviews
  • Develop and implement countermeasures based on downtime data
  • Train maintenance team members based on skill gaps
  • Work with contractors and suppliers on equipment improvements and installations
  • Support and implement capital projects per annual schedule
  • Contribute to departmental KPI goals
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for equipment issues
  • Prepare reports and presentations on improvements, quality issues, and corrective actions
  • Lead and apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Support weekend and shutdown preventative maintenance schedules
  • Ensure timely completion of PM work orders
  • Evaluate and improve maintenance objectives
  • Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for equipment breakdowns
Leadership
  • Document activities promptly and accurately
  • Ensure team compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Build strong working relationships across teams and departments
  • Oversee multiple team members and work zones
  • Track team performance using metrics (downtime rate, MTBF, MTTR)
  • Motivate and mentor direct reports, supporting personal and professional development
  • Direct outside contractors during maintenance, installations, or modifications
  • Maintain workflow by communicating production status and needs across departments

Working Conditions
  • Climate-controlled manufacturing environment
  • May require domestic or international travel
  • Must be open to working other shifts as needed

Physical Demands
  • Standing/walking: Frequent (34–67%)
  • Sitting: Frequent (34–67%)
  • Bending/stooping/squatting: Occasional (6–33%)
  • Forward and overhead reach: Occasional (6–33%)
  • Fine manipulation (computer use): Frequent (34–66%)
  • Forceful grip (hand tools): Occasional (6–33%)
  • Lifting and carrying: Rare (1–5 reps), up to 15 lbs
  • Pushing/pulling: Occasional, up to 30 lbs

Reporting Structure
  • Reports to: Maintenance Assistant Manager or Designee
  • Direct reports: None

 
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