Maintenance Technician - 6K Sign on Bonus

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support equipment at our Daniels Health site in Gastonia, NC. This role involves servicing and maintaining electro-mechanical equipment, including robotic washlines, autoclaves, boilers, and other facility systems critical to medical waste processing operations. Travel and occasional short-notice support for emergency maintenance at regional sites are required. We’re on a mission to make healthcare safer. Daniels Health provides reusable medical waste containers designed to reduce needlestick injuries and support sustainability. After use, we professionally clean and sanitize each container for reuse, while responsibly disposing of medical waste at our treatment facilities. Our closed-loop system ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility for our customers. 6K Sign on Bonus: To be paid out 2K after 30 days of employment, 2K after 90 days of employment, and 2K after 6 months of employment. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support equipment at our Daniels Health site in Gastonia, NC. This role involves servicing and maintaining electro-mechanical equipment, including robotic washlines, autoclaves, boilers, and other facility systems critical to medical waste processing operations. Travel and occasional short-notice support for emergency maintenance at regional sites are required. We’re on a mission to make healthcare safer. Daniels Health provides reusable medical waste containers designed to reduce needlestick injuries and support sustainability. After use, we professionally clean and sanitize each container for reuse, while responsibly disposing of medical waste at our treatment facilities. Our closed-loop system ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility for our customers. 6K Sign on Bonus: To be paid out 2K after 30 days of employment, 2K after 90 days of employment, and 2K after 6 months of employment. What You’ll Do: Perform daily maintenance of production equipment Troubleshoot, service, and repair electro-mechanical systems on-site Communicate with Service and Engineering teams for parts, scheduling, and support Assemble, align, and install equipment upgrades within timeline and budget Coordinate downtime with Plant Managers for maintenance activities Provide weekly reports on completed and pending tasks Offer remote assistance to plants to restore production quickly Maintain Washsmart inventory at each location in collaboration with plant management Must-Have Qualifications: Strong mechanical experience with assemblies and production equipment Electrical troubleshooting and repair capabilities Ability to diagnose and communicate PLC-controlled machine issues Willingness to travel and respond to emergency maintenance needs Nice-To-Have Qualifications: Previous experience in medical waste processing or similar regulated environments Welding skills for basic repair work Experience with autoclaves and boilers Knowledge of inventory management systems such as MaintainX Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Why Daniels: Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores 401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we’re recession-proof and non-seasonal Permanent Role: Full-time, Monday- Friday Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare 6K Sign on Bonus: To be paid out 2K after 30 days of employment, 2K after 90 days of employment, and 2K after 6 months of employment Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. The pay range for this position is $30.19 to $35.33 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Daniels Health