Maintenance Technician, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula
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LocationDacula, GA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentIndustrial Maintenance
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use
willingness and ability to advance
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong problem-solving skills
self-motivated individual
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
ability to demonstrate safe work habits
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electro-mechanical components and systems
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pneumatic components and systems
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic components and systems
experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing process instrumentation
experience maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
documented PLC and instrumentation training
experience maintaining 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
experience troubleshooting 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance or millwright training program
ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining reverse osmosis (RO), carbon filtration, wastewater pH correction, and UV and ozone treatment systems
experience in cleaning and maintaining water delivery systems; including valves, pumps and piping
experience inspecting back flow preventers for proper operation
strong analytical skills
ability to train others
previous food plant experience
flexible and willing to work various shifts
at least 18 years old
willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date)
ability to lift in excess of 50lbs
willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Skills
PLC
HMI
instrumentation
480V C3 motor starters
variable frequency drives
distribution systems
reverse osmosis (RO)
carbon filtration
UV treatment
ozone treatment
TIG welding
MIG welding
Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches
Description
As a Maintenance Technician for the Publix Dacula Fresh Kitchen you’ll maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the performance of a wide array of equipment. Our fresh kitchen employs more than 225 associates who assemble a variety of sandwiches, subkits and platters according to Publix’s demanding quality standards. These foods are designed to save time for customers. Without our Maintenance Technicians fine-tuning this food manufacturing equipment, the Publix Dacula Fresh Kitchen simply couldn’t produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. Our Fresh Kitchen is located in Dacula, Georgia.
One of the following positions is available: Maintenance Technician Class A, B, or C.
The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include the following:
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maintaining and improving the performance and condition of equipment and facilities at the Fresh Kitchen utilizing preventive and condition-based maintenance techniques, and state of the art tools,
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troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment,
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creating requisitions to procure parts and supplies,
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fabricating steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components and structures as required to improve the safety, sanitation, and performance of equipment and processes,
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performing stick, TIG, sanitary TIG, and MIG welding,
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troubleshooting PLCs, PLC networks, HMIs, instrumentation, and microprocessor -controlled devices,
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performing minor plumbing, and building repair and maintenance,
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operating forklifts and high lifts, and other powered lift equipment,
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training other team members,
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performing housekeeping duties in the work area, and
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assisting with other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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at least 18 years old
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basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
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basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use
•
willingness and ability to advance
•
willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date)
•
excellent verbal and written communication skills
•
strong problems-solving skills
•
self-motivated individual
•
ability to lift in excess of 50lbs
•
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
•
ability to demonstrate safe work habits
•
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
•
willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
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experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
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electro-mechanical components and systems
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pneumatic components and systems
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hydraulic components and systems
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process instrumentation
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experience maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
•
experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
•
documented PLC and instrumentation training
•
experience maintaining 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
•
experience troubleshooting 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
•
degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance or millwright training program
•
ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
•
experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining reverse osmosis (RO), carbon filtration, wastewater pH correction, and UV and ozone treatment systems
•
experience in cleaning and maintaining water delivery systems; including valves, pumps and piping
•
experience inspecting back flow preventers for proper operation
•
strong analytical skills
•
ability to train others
•
previous food plant experience
•
flexible and willing to work various shifts
Hours of Work
9:00 pm - 7:30 am; rotating days
Work Environment
Temperatures could range from 35 degrees to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time
Frequency of Pay
Weekly
Minimum Base Pay
24.30
Maximum Base Pay
43.40
Potential Annual Base Pay
50,544 - 90,272
Year End Bonus
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
Other Compensation Information
Weekend differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Night Differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.
Benefits Information
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Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
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An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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Group health, dental and vision plans plan
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Short- and long-term disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
Travel Frequency
0%
Address
445 Hurricane Trail
City
Dacula
State
Georgia
Zip Code
30019
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Legal
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Facility
Atl Fresh Kitchen B018
Compensation Type
Hourly Paid
Department
Industrial Maintenance
Job Category
Maintenance & Equipment