Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Please apply here: Department: Operations / Maintenance Company: Protocase Inc. Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Work Arrangement: On-site Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week) Shift: Regular full-time schedule with after-hours and on-call availability, including weekends, as required Level: Intermediate (Expected Experience: 2+ Years) Compensation : from $50,432.77 to $58,041.40 USD Start Date: ASAP About the Role We're looking for a hands-on, quick-thinking Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations at our growing Wilmington, North Carolina facility. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll work closely with our production and maintenance teams to keep machinery and equipment operating safely, reliably, and at peak performance. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and help minimize production downtime. This is a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. You'll need to be comfortable moving between tasks, solving problems under pressure, and responding to equipment issues when they arise. Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to maintain production momentum and grow our manufacturing capabilities in Wilmington. What You'll Do - Perform regular preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to reduce downtime and maintain reliable operations. - Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, diagnose issues, and complete repairs to resolve production outages. - Respond quickly to critical equipment issues to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations. - Maintain accurate equipment status, maintenance records, and repair logs within our maintenance tracking software. - Source required repair parts and coordinate with external vendors to support timely repairs and delivery. - Communicate equipment status, repair progress, and maintenance updates to management and production teams. - Collaborate with maintenance teammates and production employees to identify and resolve equipment-related challenges. - Support improvements that increase equipment performance, reliability, and overall manufacturing capabilities. - Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage, including weekends, when required to address critical equipment issues. What You Need (Required Qualifications) Education - High school diploma or GED. Experience - Two or more years of experience in a troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, or similar hands-on technical role. Technical Skills - Solid understanding of instrumentation, electronics, and automation. - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and identify appropriate solutions. - Ability to perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs in a manufacturing environment. - Ability to accurately maintain equipment information and maintenance records. Other Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg). Ability to work on-site at our Wilmington, North Carolina facility. Ability to provide after-hours and on-call availability, including weekends, when requi