Facilities Engineer

Elevate Textiles; Raeford, Town of Cambridge (NC, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a heritage-packed company in Hoke County as a Facility Engineer, where you will lead maintenance efforts to ensure machinery reliability and support smooth manufacturing operations. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, data analysis, and compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime. If you have a passion for engineering and a drive for innovation, this is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment that values quality and improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in maintenance and reliability engineering in manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team and oversee repair and preventive maintenance.
• Develop maintenance plans and optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Analytics Tools

Job description

Come be part of the most influential and heritage-packed company in Hoke County! The Burlington Raeford Plant has a proud history of producing fabrics for the U.S. Military for over 70 years, driven by innovative processes and dedicated leadership. With a proven record of providing a stable and authentic workplace for a century, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking to fill the position of Facility Engineer. In this role, you will lead the maintenance team, oversee repair and preventive maintenance, and ensure machinery reliability to support smooth manufacturing operations. Your efforts will enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by applying best practices, reducing downtime, and optimizing equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Maintenance Planning and Execution
   • Develop and implement maintenance plans, schedules, and reports using a CMMS to optimize equipment performance.
   • Coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
   • Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks and minimize downtime.
   • Manage equipment and infrastructure maintenance work.
   • Oversee contractors handling maintenance tasks.
2. Continuous Improvement
   • Identify and implement process improvements in maintenance procedures.
   • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
   • Drive initiatives to increase OEE and reduce unplanned downtime.
3. Data Analysis and Reporting
   • Use analytics tools, including CMMS, to assess equipment performance and identify improvements.
   • Generate reports on reliability, KPIs, and improvement recommendations.
   • Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history.
4. Environmental, Health, Safety & Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and support safety initiatives.
   • Prepare and maintain compliance documentation.
5. Training and Development
   • Provide training on equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
   • Promote ongoing team development and stay updated on industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in maintenance and reliability engineering in manufacturing, with knowledge of boilers, steam systems, air compressors, HVAC, etc.
• Understanding of preventive and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Strong mechanical skills, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA standards, and regulatory requirements.

If you are motivated, experienced in engineering or maintenance, and eager to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. Join Burlington and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

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