Electrical Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Prysmian Group; Claremont (NC, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal performance of production equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, performing maintenance, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electro-mechanical maintenance and be able to work flexible hours, including overtime. Join a dynamic team that values safety and efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in industrial or manufacturing electro-mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed machine maintenance and troubleshoot problems.
• Complete preventive maintenance to avoid equipment failures.
• Respond to breakdowns and production requests quickly.

Skills

Analytical technical problem solver

Motivated team player

Results oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAS degree in a maintenance related field

Tools

PLC programming

MIG welding

TIG welding

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Job description

Position Description:

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety protective equipment and ISO 14001 EMS guidelines.
• Perform detailed machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, repair and maintain all equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Day to day coverage of production equipment - respond to breakdowns, and production requests, quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Completing mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance activities to identify and correct mechanical or electrical defects before they fail.
• Create and close work orders into SAP CMMS with appropriate data to include labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
• Read blueprints, technical and mechanical drawings, Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s) and schematics.
• Use light rigging, such as chain falls, chokers, slings, nylon belts, monorails, eyebolts, shackles, and beam clamps
• Perform tasks such as lifting, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Maintain housekeeping in shop / maintenance support areas and on the production floor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management.

Education:

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: AAS degree in a maintenance related field or equivalent military training, with 3+ years’ experience is desired. Combination of experience/training will be considered. NCDOL Journeyman Apprentice Maintenance Level I and Level II or equivalent.

Experience

What We Are Looking For:

• 2 - 5 years or more experience industrial or manufacturing electro-mechanical maintenance, or equivalent military background.
• Experience troubleshooting bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Able to lift and move material up to 50 pounds each.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Flexibility in covering multiple shifts and holiday hours as required.
• Excellent references and attendance record is a must.
• Ability to troubleshoot / repair industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and Ability to use standard measurement tools and electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment tech manuals, schematics and blueprints.
• Must complete OJT for specific job classification, as required, in a timely manner.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Licensed Industrial Tradesman
• NCDOL Journeyman Apprentice – Trade Skills Program
• Previous maintenance experience in a Fiber Optics Cabling organization.
• Experience programming PLCs.
• Experience working with 24v, 120v, 240v and 480/3-phase electrical knowledge.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, Arc welding.
• Experience with a manual lathe and milling machine.
• Multi-craft capabilities such as: welding, pipe fitting, precision millwright, and lubrication/filtration.

Skills/Attributes:

• Analytical technical problem solver.
• Meets objectives with minimal supervision.
• Motivated team player with a professional and positive attitude.
• Able to learn new technical skills quickly.
• Results oriented and careful about documentation of work.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain focus in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate maintenance issues to technical and operations personnel.
• Willing to work overtime and flexible hours, including holidays to support emergencies and planned maintenance activities.