Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician A/B

Location: Burlington, NC

Compensation & Schedule: Pay: $26.50-$33.00 per hour, depending on experience and shift. Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3-2 rotation. 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (1 opening, $26.50-$31.50). 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (2 openings, $28.00-$33.00, includes a $1.50 shift differential).

Position Overview

A growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer is seeking Maintenance Technicians to support the reliability, maintenance, and efficiency of high-speed production equipment. This is a hands-on role responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of automated manufacturing and utility systems in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair or replace components including motors, bearings, belts, sensors, drives, and control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and basic automation systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Accurately document maintenance activities using a CMMS.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Identify replacement parts and assist with spare parts inventory management.
• Coordinate with production personnel to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize downtime.
• Escalate major equipment failures when necessary.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Technical, vocational, or trade school education preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food & beverage, CPG, packaging, or other high-speed production operations.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including 480V, 220V, 110V, and 24VDC.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency; CMMS experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to distinguish colors when working with electrical wiring.
• Depth perception, peripheral vision, and distance vision sufficient to safely perform maintenance duties.

Work Environment

This position supports a high-volume CPG manufacturing facility operating around the clock. The role requires adherence to all safety, quality, and food safety standards while responding to both scheduled maintenance and equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment.