Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

HIRING IMMEDIATELY | Mooresville, NC

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from $30.60 - $38.24 depending on experience; paid weekly
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• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shift:

Days 7:00am 3:30pm M-F

The position is responsible for all machine maintenance, including preventative maintenance, tier 1 repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. This position requires a strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills.

Safety:

• Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace
• Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job
• Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

Quality:

• Follow all GMP requirements
• Support all customer audits
• Ensure quality of work is produced to Novolex standards

Productivity:

• Must have basic electrical background. PLC, (Allen Bradley preferred), VFD, 120 to 480 Low Voltage experience.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
• Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation/production equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
• Utilizes computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
• Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.
• Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
• May assist in the training of other employees.
• Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
• Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
• Be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
• Follows all Company established rules and policies.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Required Skills:

• Analytical, problem solving, and strong technical skills including mechanical, electrical and PLC programming.
• Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation.
• HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree.
• 1+ years technician experience within Industrial industry. (Plastics preferred)
• Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effectively.
• Rebuild formers; trim presses, gearboxes, fluid pumps and grinders.
• Perform material movement and facility utility piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair all thermoforming and support equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly PM's on all thermoforming equipment.
• Perform light electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Work off the maintenance management system.
• Maintain 5S program.
• Light welding repairs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

Educational and other Skills and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical knowledge, one year maintenance experience needed.
• Welding experience, ability to use measuring devices, forklift operator experience, and knowledge of pneumatics and vacuum.
• Highly organized, problem solver, strong written and verbal communication skills, able to handle multiple tasks and strong sense of urgency.

Competencies:

A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively communicate ideas, changes and improvement suggestions; handle multiple and diverse manufacturing tasks with minimum supervision; and the willingness to be flexible with job responsibilities.