2nd Shift - Maintenance Mechanic

Culp; Stokesdale (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Carolina is seeking a mechanic to support plant operations. The role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. Candidates should have strong knowledge of equipment and tools, excellent time management skills, and be a committed team player.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of print machines, gas dryers, and tenter frames.
• Ability to use various hand, power, plumbing, and welding tools.
• Familiar with chemicals in water treatment and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs production and water treatment equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor electrical work.
• Maintains cleanliness and operates necessary machinery.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Knowledge of print machines

Proficiency with tools

Job description

Position Summary: The mechanic supports plant operations by making necessary repairs and adjustments to production equipment in a safe and timely manner. This positions also adds chemicals to wastewater for processing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receives work orders, diagnoses trouble and performs work as required.
• Notifies supervisor of any trouble of a complex nature.
• Diagnoses and makes repairs or adjustments to production equipment and water treatment plant equipment such as: print machines, dryers, tenter frames, pumps, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance work as directed by management.
• Performs moderate amount of electrical work as directed by management.
• Keeps machinery clean and painted as required.
• Operation of a Ford 3000 tractor is required.
• Removes snow/ice from designated areas using hand tools and tractor.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• Follows all safety procedures and policies and advises supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Role Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• Possess and maintain general knowledge of print machines, gas dryers, tenter frames etc.
• Proficiency in the use of various hand, power shop, plumbing and welding tools, cleaning and painting equipment.
• Familiarity with various chemicals in the water treatment plant, lubricants, cleaning solvents, de-watered sludge.
• Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.
• Employee must use prescribed safety equipment & supply own hand tools.*

Reporting to This Position: n/a

Physical demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. and occasionally push/pull up to 90 foot lbs. with the use of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Audio Testing: n/a
• PPE: Safety glasses and/or shield, gloves as required
• Driver’s License Required: Yes

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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