Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Wilson, North Carolina Job Ref: 41574 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN OPENINGS WITH A LARGE BEVERAGE PLANT IN WILSON NC. THESE ARE DIRECT HIRE OPENINGS AND LOOKING FOR WELL ROUNDED MAINTENANCE TECHS OUT OF HIGH SPEED MANUFACTURING. NON- UNION Plant SHIFTS: Need Mechanics on1ST OR 3RD Shift (6am-6:30pm) OR (6PM-630AM) Salary: $30-$40 HOURLY (DOE) Maintenance Technician Position Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment . This position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled equipment . Key Responsibilities Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical hydraulic, and pneumatic systems . Troubleshoot PLCs, conveyors, motors, controls, and automated equipment . Perform equipment setups and production line changeovers. Maintain supporting systems including glycol, RO water, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems . Diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs to minimize downtime. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals . Complete and document work orders and parts used. Communicate equipment status and maintenance activities between shifts. Assist with training other maintenance personnel. Follow all GMP, SQF, food safety, PPE, and company safety requirements . Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED required. 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred. Beverage, food, or high-speed packaging experience preferred. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills . Experience with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and automated equipment . Ability to read machinery blueprints, schematics, and parts manuals. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must obtain and maintain forklift certification . Must be available for overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as required. Required Maintenance Tools Technicians are expected to have the following tools: Standard wrench set: 1/4-1 1/4 Standard socket set: 1/4-1 1/4, 3/8 drive Standard Allen wrench set Metric wrench set: 8mm-19mm Metric socket set: 8mm-19mm Metric Allen wrench set Adjustable wrenches - small to large Channel Locks 420/440 Standard shank straight and Phillips screwdrivers #1/#2 Terminal screwdriver set Pry bars: 16″-30″ 12″ level 25' tape measure Punch set Brass punch 32 oz. ball-peen hammer Dead blow hammer Pick set Feeler gauge set Multimeter File set 11-in-1 screwdriver 30+ piece bit set or larger #J-18808-Ljbffr MAC Incorporated