Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Century-Furniture; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Century-Furniture is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain plant machinery and utilities at our Hickory, NC facility. You will inspect equipment, disassemble for repairs, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires reading blueprints or manuals, operating metalworking tools, and following strict safety procedures in a noisy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read manuals/drawings and diagnose repairs.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain facility machinery and utilities.
• Observe equipment in operation and determine repairs needed.
• Disassemble equipment to access components for repair.
• Inspect and verify new components for use on equipment.
• Lubricate and perform preventive maintenance per standards.
• Operate metalworking tools as needed to fabricate parts.
• Assist in electrical repairs and follow safety policies.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings & manuals

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Century-Furniture is seeking a proactive Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain plant machinery and utilities at our Hickory, NC facility. You will inspect equipment, disassemble for repairs, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires reading blueprints or manuals, operating metalworking tools, and following strict safety procedures in a noisy manufacturing environment.