Facilities Mechanic

Carolina Foods, Inc.; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Foods, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for building system monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair in a manufacturing facility.

The role covers gas-fired boilers, air compressors, condensate systems, chillers, water heaters, HVAC and related plant equipment. The technician will conduct routine inspections, operate and maintain tools, raise work requests for internal and contract maintenance, perform daily preventive maintenance, document emergency work, and mentor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years in a manufacturing facility performing mechanical/electrical inspections, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and ability to work with plant equipment and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains plant equipment and systems, including gas-fired boilers, air compressors, condensate systems, chillers, heating and ventilation.
• Conducts routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and documents results; responds to emergencies as needed.
• Assists contract maintenance providers and mentors junior technicians to improve plant-system skills.
• Generates work requests for internal and contract maintenance as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Building system monitoring, troubleshooting and repair. Including but not limited to gas fired boilers, air compressors, condensate systems, glycol chillers, glycol refrigeration units, direct contact water heaters, HVAC including freon cooling, gas heating, make-up air, air recirculating equipment, DAF wastewater treatment, stormwater protection awareness, spill awareness.

• Conducting routine inspections: The technician is responsible for regularly inspecting the facility to identify any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment: The technician should have knowledge of and experience in safely operating tools and equipment used in maintenance work.
• Identifies need for work and generates work requests for both internal and contract maintenance. Especially regarding utility systems.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and checks to ensure equipment is operating within its parameters, and no performance degrading trends are occurring.
• Performs and documents emergency work as required.
• Assists contract maintenance providers as required.
• Serves as a mentor of multi-craft technicians to improve their skills and abilities related to plant systems.
• Performs other duties throughout the plant and office areas as required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time including climbing, bending, stooping and kneeling in order to move and work around equipment.

Ability to work in an environment that has high temperatures, humidity, loud equipment and slippery surfaces.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; a minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility performing mechanical and/or electrical inspections, troubleshooting and repairs; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or formal technical school education with demonstrated aptitude and skills in mechanical, wastewater treatment, HVAC, and Boiler repairs.
• One to two years in food manufacturing environment
• Mechanical or electrical certifications/licenses

Carolina Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.