Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician | Pay Rate: $30-35| Schedule 8am – 5pm / Shift: 1 st shift

What Matters Most

• Pay rate: $30-35
• Schedule / Shift: 8am – 5pm 
• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Industrial maintenance role supporting manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
• Eligible to enroll in dental, vision, medical insurance and 401(k), plus access to the referral bonus program through The Reserves Network

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment to help minimize downtime. This role troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems, completes scheduled preventive maintenance, and responds quickly to production line breakdowns. The technician also supports equipment installations, changeovers, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements while maintaining accurate CMMS records. All work must follow OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, GMP/FDA requirements, tobacco manufacturing requirements, and 5S principles.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Repair and replace mechanical components such as bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, gearboxes, seals, rollers, and drive components; align motors, shafts, conveyors, and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems; read mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Respond to production breakdowns, support changeovers and equipment startups, complete scheduled PMs, and maintain accurate CMMS maintenance records.
• Identify root causes and reliability improvements while following OSHA, LOTO, GMP, FDA, tobacco manufacturing, and 5S requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical school or Industrial Maintenance certification preferred, with millwright or Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship a plus.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including conveyor repair, pneumatic troubleshooting, precision measuring tools, blueprint reading, mechanical assembly, preventive maintenance, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience with 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC; basic PLC knowledge preferred; CMMS experience required.
• Valid forklift certification/license, or the ability to obtain certification through Bonded Logistics training.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred; experience with high-speed packaging equipment, servo-driven machinery, VFDs, pneumatic controls, and machine guarding is preferred.

Benefits and Perks:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k) eligibility and direct deposit or pay card options
• Referral bonus program and opportunities to build industrial maintenance experience

Your New Organization:

This Maintenance Technician role supports Bonded Logistics manufacturing and packaging operations, with a strong focus on equipment reliability, safety, and production uptime. The work environment emphasizes preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and organized 5S work practices.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

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