Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MAINT012846

Posted: June 10, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Rate: $34 USD per hour

Location: Statesville, NC 28677, USA

Job Details

Description

Starting pay: $34/HR plus shift differential.

Available Shifts: 2nd Shift 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM; 3rd Shift 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repairs of equipment, building maintenance, and electrical maintenance and repairs. Will need experience in electronic and mechanical principles and will actively ensure the continuous operation of electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining all facility and production machinery and equipment that encompasses electrical or mechanical components
• Maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and skills in restoring equipment into operation, support to all areas of manufacturing operations
• Observes equipment in operation and locates causes of problems in preparation for machine preventive maintenance, conduct preventive maintenance, and completes documentation
• Repair and maintain in accordance with blueprints, manuals and specifications for various production equipment/machinery, diagnose, dismantle, repair or replace defective components, track repair causes and time per issue, and completes required documentation
• Responsible for maintaining equipment/facility performance and maintenance documentation/records and drawings
• Maintain and inventory spare parts ensuring all parts are easily accessible and operational
• Advises Operators of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical or mechanical equipment and components
• Informs appropriate Managers and Operators of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent danger involved
• Install, start-up and shut-down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and adhering to OSHA requirements
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards, i.e., proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintenance of area per safety and 5S standards, understand all safety precautions when working with hazardous materials
• Operate forklifts as necessary
• Assists and trains other maintenance employees
• Responsible for safekeeping of tools of the Maintenance Department

Qualifications

• Completion of technical/vocational industrial maintenance program or related field
• Minimum 5+ years related maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical and hydraulic diagrams and equipment specifications
• Proficient with hand and power tools, metal working tools and welding equipment
• Knowledge of electrical wiring and components
• Prior welding experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with PM programs
• Working knowledge of related regulations such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI and state/local codes.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans Prescription (Rx) Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Company Paid Base Life Insurance Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match Voluntary Pet Insurance Vacation and Personal/Sick Time Paid Grandparent Leave Paid Bonding Leave Adoption Assistance Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing building a brighter future for all.

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