1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic – Textile Mill

Valdese Weavers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Shift premium on 2nd/3rd shift

Job summary

Valdese Weavers, a 100% ESOP textile mill in Valdese, NC, seeks an IND Maintenance Mechanic A (1st Shift) to maintain plant equipment and facilities. Expect setup, repair, and preventive maintenance on production lines, piping, electrical controls, and rolling stock.

1st shift with potential bonuses and premiums available for other shifts. The role requires reading blueprints, welding, and mechanical skills; OSHA/safety practices and housekeeping are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and performing basic math skills in the English language.
• Experience in welding, pipefitting, boilers, air conditioners, air compressors, and operation of lathes and milling machines.
• Must possess good mechanical ability.
• Heavy lifting required.
• Mechanical and electrical blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Plan procedures for setup, installation, and repair of production and building equipment; special purpose machines; piping and tubing systems.
• Repair plant facilities including flooring and tile; perform general carpentry work.
• Inspect equipment for lubrication; perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose trouble, disassemble, estimate labor time for outside repairs, and perform repairs as needed.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and other machine tools.
• Weld and work with sheet metal as required.
• Work scheduled overtime; maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing (English)

Mechanical ability

Heavy lifting

Blueprint reading

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding

Pipefitting

Boilers

Air compressors

Job description

Valdese Weavers, a 100% ESOP textile mill in Valdese, NC, seeks an IND Maintenance Mechanic A (1st Shift) to maintain plant equipment and facilities. Expect setup, repair, and preventive maintenance on production lines, piping, electrical controls, and rolling stock.

1st shift with potential bonuses and premiums available for other shifts. The role requires reading blueprints, welding, and mechanical skills; OSHA/safety practices and housekeeping are emphasized.