IND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC B - 1st Shift - $24.00 - $20.00

Valdese Weavers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Valdese Weavers in Valdese, NC is seeking a 1st shift IND Maintenance Mechanic B to install and repair production equipment, piping, and building systems within a large, ESOP textile mill. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with hands-on welding and mechanical duties.

Requirements include welding, pipefitting, reading and math skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Attendance is valued and a $50 bonus is available for consistent, injury-free periods.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills in English.
• Experience welding and pipefitting.
• Good mechanical ability and physical fitness.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and ISO 9001 work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair production and building equipment and piping per ISO 9001.
• Inspect equipment for lubrication and perform preventive maintenance.
• Identify problems, perform repairs or adjustments, and escalate complex cases.
• Operate machine tools and weld or work with sheet metal as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Basic math

Welding

Pipefitting

Mechanical ability

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Tools

Wrenches

Sockets

Screwdrivers

Hammers

Hacksaws

Micrometers

Calipers

Power tools

Band saws

Job description

IND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC B - 1st Shift - $24.00 - $20.00# IND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC B - 1st Shift - $24.00 - $20.00Hot JobCrescent - Valdese, NC 28690## OverviewJob Shift1stTravel PercentageNone## IND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC B - 1st Shift - $24.00 - $20.00Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.2nd and 3rd shift do receive a shift premium of $1.00. We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks in which you miss no time, not including our shutdown periods. This bonus would provide an extra $0.62 to your hourly rate.**TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:**Hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, hammers, hacksaws, micrometers, calipers, etc. and power tools such as drills, portable band saws, etc# REQUIRED PRODUCTION OUTPUT PER SHIFT:# ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Safety:* Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.* Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.* Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.2. Attendance:* Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.3. Work Ethics:* Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.* Meet deadlines and production quotas.* Get along with co-workers.* Follow instructions.* Work scheduled overtime.4. Duties: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:* Install and repair production and building equipment; special purpose machines; high-pressure steam, water, air, and gas lines/systems; electrical and electronic controls; piping; and tubing.* Repair plant facilities including flooring and tile. Perform general carpentry work.* Inspect equipment for proper lubrication and perform preventive maintenance.* Check problem areas, make repairs/adjustments, and refer complex situations to higher classified mechanics or supervisor.* Operate machine tools.* Weld and work with sheet metal as required.**OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:**1. Perform other duties as needed to complete job or as assigned by the supervisor.2. Clean up after each maintenance activity using good housekeeping standards.## Qualifications**EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM JOB:**1. Proficient in reading, writing, and performing basic math skills in the English language.2. Experience in welding, pipefitting, and air compressors.3. Must possess good mechanical abilityGood physical condition – heavy lifting required