First-Shift Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical)

Solesis; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Annual Bonus

401(k) with match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Solesis is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician for a Monday-Friday 7:00 am–3:00 pm schedule in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on maintaining manufacturing equipment and facility systems, performing PMs, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with GMP-like standards in an FDA-regulated environment.

The technician will work with a team to diagnose problems, update work orders, and maintain RO water systems and facility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years electrical and mechanical knowledge/experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints/schematics and follow SOPs/WI’s in English.
• Ability to work rotating on-call schedule up to 1 week per month.
• Experience with automated manufacturing and quality systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical manufacturing equipment issues (PLC and three-phase).
• Identify root cause of failures using structured problem solving.
• Document work and update maintenance work order system.
• Test and diagnose malfunctioning machinery and collaborate on repairs.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance per specs and schedules.
• Coordinate with shift team on work orders and priorities.
• Replace faulty components (relays, switches, motors) using schematics/PLC.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Root cause analysis

Read blueprints/schematics

Communication in English

Basic math

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

ERP system

Quality Management System (eQMS)

PLC diagnostics/tools

Job description

Solesis is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician for a Monday-Friday 7:00 am–3:00 pm schedule in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on maintaining manufacturing equipment and facility systems, performing PMs, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with GMP-like standards in an FDA-regulated environment.

The technician will work with a team to diagnose problems, update work orders, and maintain RO water systems and facility infrastructure.