Maintenance Mechanic Charlotte, North Carolina

Maintenance Mechanic

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North Coast Container - Charlotte, North Carolina

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving complex mechanical challenges, and keeping production running at peak performance? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where every day brings new opportunities to improve processes and make an impact?

North Coast Container is looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our Charlotte team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industrial maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping equipment reliable, minimizing downtime, and contributing to a safe and efficient operation.

Why North Coast Container?

At North Coast Container, we are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, sustainability, and safety. As a leader in the industrial packaging industry, we manufacture high-quality steel drums and provide innovative solutions to customers across a wide range of industries.

Our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and hard work of our employees. If you're looking for a stable company where your skills are valued and your contributions make a difference every day, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing equipment operates efficiently and safely, helping prevent downtime and supporting production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery and implement corrective actions.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Remove, modify, repair, and replace machine components as needed.
• Order replacement parts in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform ARC and MIG welding.
• Execute torch cutting and metal fabrication projects.
• Work with pipe fittings and related systems.
• Learn and operate production equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical work.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs and drives.
• Use laptops and diagnostic tools to identify equipment issues.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Train and support new maintenance team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a dependable problem-solver who enjoys working independently while also supporting a team environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with:
  • PLCs and drives
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • MIG and ARC welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Industrial machinery repair and maintenance
• Ability to work with or without schematics
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Schedule Requirements

Candidates must be willing to work:

• Day or Afternoon Shift
• Overtime as needed
• Weekends and holidays when required
• Flexible schedules to support emergency maintenance and production needs

Why You'll Enjoy This Opportunity

- Competitive industrial maintenance role in a stable manufacturing environment

- Opportunity to work on a variety of equipment and systems

- Challenging, hands-on work with something different every day

- Supportive team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

- Opportunity to make a direct impact on production success