Repair and Maintenance Tech - 3rd Shift

Third Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the Third Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician role in our Laurinburg, NC facility.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. Maintenance

Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Performs all maintenance work including, but not limited to, Bearings and power transmission including chain drives and gearboxes, Motors, Low Voltage electrical, VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines. Responsible for PMs and repair of all plant and mobile equipment.

May also be assigned to repair over-the-road material and delivery trailers, general building maintenance, and other onsite maintenance needs.

Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination.

Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.

Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.

Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department.

Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

In a typical 8 hour shift the employee can expect to spend about 50% of their time standing and walking to different areas in the plant, approximately 20% kneeling and the remainder of the time in various other positions, such as crouching and sitting.

The employee must have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolds, as well as being comfortable working at various heights including the tallest structures in the facility, approximately 100 high.

Support the Maintenance Manager with other initiatives as assigned.

High School Diploma

• 2+ years of related experience in industrial maintenance
• Mechanical and machinery background with exposure to high-speed equipment
• Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge
• Basic welding experience
• PLC troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Must have personal set of basic tools & be able to work outside when necessary
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 8 and 12-hour shifts
• Overtime

Outdoor work

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site AWF is an EEO employer.

American Wood Fibers, Inc.