Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician

Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician

Job Category: Skilled Trades Requisition Number: MAINT002708

Posted: June 18, 2026

Full-Time On-site Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician at our Longview manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or replacing mechanical equipment or mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical devices and components. Additionally, the Mechanic will often fabricate any mechanical devices or items which will requiring shop skills or tools as requested. The successful candidate will communicate continuously with department managers and employees to coordinate mechanical and electrical repairs.

Additional responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician:

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of conveyor systems and components, belts, bearing, sprockets, gear reducers
• Hand tool knowledge, welding, cutting, minor fabrication
• Timely communication of problems and issues affecting plant performance to management
• Demonstrate the ability to perform work independently (work alone)
• Perform basic plumbing on machinery and/or equipment
• Communicate with and maintain a team-based attitude with fellow co-workers and managers
• Maintain plant fire system
• Document calibration and configuration procedures required to allow production equipment to run efficiently within product specifications

Requirements and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 1-2 years in industrial maintenance is highly preferred with some electrical background.
• Good communication and advanced math skills.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Ability to operate a genie boom, and scissor lift.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must possess a variety of personally owned industrial hand tools.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice.

Work Hours: 2:30 pm-12:00 am depending on business needs

Hourly Rate: $24.24-25.51

No agencies or phone calls

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.