Automation & Maintenance Technician

americanwoodmarkcareers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Woodmark is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support highly technical electrical, mechanical, and control system maintenance for our automated manufacturing equipment. You will ensure safe, reliable operation and perform preventative maintenance to keep machines in excellent condition.

You will troubleshoot electrical controls, read schematics, support PM programs, and coordinate with engineering on new installations and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and general maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read mechanical prints and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical controls including motor starters, relays, control wiring, VFDs, sensors, and AC/DC motors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, seals, and gearboxes.
• Read schematics, manuals, and blueprints to support PM and project work.
• Participate in Preventive Maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with manufacturing leaders and management about maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical schematics

PLC understanding

Team communication

Education

Mechatronics degree or related mechanical degree

Job description

American Woodmark is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support highly technical electrical, mechanical, and control system maintenance for our automated manufacturing equipment. You will ensure safe, reliable operation and perform preventative maintenance to keep machines in excellent condition.

You will troubleshoot electrical controls, read schematics, support PM programs, and coordinate with engineering on new installations and improvements.