Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Location: New London, NC

Schedule: 12 and 8-Hour Shifts available

Compensation: $25 - $35 hour

About the Opportunity

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled and hands-on Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support equipment reliability and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining automated production equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs on production machinery and facility systems. This role works closely with production leadership and operators to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and production systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled equipment to identify and resolve issues efficiently
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime
• Inspect machinery and equipment to identify wear, damage, or potential failures
• Repair and replace motors, bearings, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, sensors, valves, and other industrial components
• Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and process improvement projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation
• Support root cause analysis efforts and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures
• Collaborate with production personnel to optimize equipment performance and production efficiency
• Maintain housekeeping standards within maintenance work areas
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree, trade school training, or maintenance certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, plastics, extrusion, chemical, or processing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with automated machinery and computerized production equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, conveyors, and industrial controls
• Ability to interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems preferred
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience preferred
• Welding, fabrication, and machining experience is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented manufacturing culture

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries are especially encouraged to apply:

• PVC manufacturing
• Plastic extrusion
• Pipe manufacturing
• Film or sheet extrusion
• Chemical processing
• Industrial manufacturing
• Continuous process manufacturing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout a 12-hour shift
• Ability to work in varying temperatures typical of a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to safely use tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to work around operating industrial machinery

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Optional dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits
• Employee referral bonus program