Production Maintenance Technician

SK BATTERY AMERICA
Posted on Aug 8, 2026
On Site - Commerce, GAJob Location
Full TimeEmployment Type
Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00)Job Code
Job OpeningJob Type
1Number of Openings
Preferred Critical Skills
Preventative And Predictive MaintenanceTroubleshooting And Repairing HydraulicPneumaticHand And Power ToolsBlueprint Reading
Preferred Soft Skills
And Electrical EquipmentWord
Other Skills
Develop Professional NetworkEnsure Compliance With Environmental LegislationWrite Inspection ReportsCollect Samples For AnalysisCreate Solutions To Problems
Description
Role and Responsibilities
- Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical equipment in accordance with standardized procedures.
- Troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, using standard and specialized hand / power tools
- Performs a wide variety of service work on equipment and machines. Maintain, Repair and Modification.
- Assist regular inventory inspections for spare parts. Keep written documentation on inventory ordering and use.
- Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts
- Capable of working with outside contractors for trouble shooting procedures
- Self-motivated person that works with little direction
- Understanding urgency to trouble shoot machines and bring production back on line
- Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as required
- Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
- Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates
- Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures
- Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications
- Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
- Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
- Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures
- Replaces or repairs machine belts, chains, or cables.
- Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
- Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire and insulates wire with friction tape
- Other tasks as assigned
Skill and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
- 1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing environment (preferred automotive, EV battery, Mechanical or Electrical)
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35lbs.
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down the stairs
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours / day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours / day.
Nice to have but not a must:
- Experience in maintenance with Manufacturing Industrial fields.
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical maintenance, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Experience in handling Heavy equipment, spare parts or materials
- Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Reading Comprehension; Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Writing; Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Bilingual (English / Korean)
Employer Details

SK Battery America (SKBA) is the U.S. flagship entity of SK On, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. SKBA manufactures high-energy density battery cells for automotive partners Volkswagen, Ford, and Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis). Located in Commerce, Georgia, SKBA broke ground in 2019 and was the first EV battery plant in the Southeast U.S. The first plant began operations in 2022, and the second plant followed in 2023. With a workforce of approximately 2,600 employees, these facilities have played a key role in supporting regional economic development and job creation. For more information regarding SKBA Careers, visit skbatteryamerica.com/careers.
Locations
Commerce, GA