Industrial Maintenance Technician

DuBose Strapping; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DuBose Strapping & Packaging is seeking experienced Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technicians for both day and night shift positions. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities and can work independently. This hands-on position supports 36/48 rotating schedule and includes 12-hour night shifts, with weekends/holidays in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Experience working around automated manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must understand and follow Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety procedures.
• Must be dependable and capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production and packaging equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Diagnose electrical problems using schematics, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, switches, VFDs, and control circuits.
• Repair and replace bearings, gearboxes, belts, shafts, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic cylinders, valves, regulators, solenoids, and air systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to schedules.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance calls.
• Identify root causes and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment installation, modifications, upgrades, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Perform basic fabrication, cutting, drilling, grinding, and welding as required.
• Maintain maintenance records and communicate issues during shift turnover.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read drawings

Lockout/Tagout

Independently troubleshoot

Industrial maintenance experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

DuBose Strapping & Packaging

Schedule:

36/48 Schedule

Positions Available:

Day Shift and Night Shift

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Position Summary

DuBose Strapping & Packaging is seeking experienced Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technicians for both day and night shift positions.

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on position for a technician who can diagnose problems, determine root causes, make repairs, and safely return equipment to production with minimal downtime.

Work Schedule

This position operates on a 36/48-hour rotating schedule, providing a predictable schedule with regular days off.

Night Shift:

12-hour night shift

Candidates should be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall within their normal rotation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production and packaging equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Diagnose electrical problems using schematics, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, switches, VFDs, and industrial control circuits.
• Repair and replace bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, belts, shafts, couplings, rollers, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic cylinders, valves, regulators, solenoids, and air systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, and associated components.Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance calls.
• Identify the root cause of recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment installation, modifications, upgrades, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Perform basic fabrication, cutting, drilling, grinding, and welding as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Communicate equipment condition, repairs, and outstanding issues during shift turnover.
• Maintain an organized maintenance area and properly manage tools and spare parts.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, PPE requirements, and machine guarding standards.
• Work closely with production personnel and other maintenance technicians to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Desired Technical Skills

Candidates should have experience in several of the following areas:

Electrical

• 24VDC and industrial AC electrical systems
• 120V/208V/240V/480V systems
• Motors and motor controls
• VFDs
• Relays, contactors, and starters
• Sensors and proximity switches

Mechanical

• Bearings and shafts
• Gearboxes
• Chains and sprockets
• Belt and pulley systems
• Pumps
• Mechanical drives
• Alignment and equipment setup

Pneumatic & Hydraulic

• Cylinders
• Solenoid valves
• Directional control valves
• Pumps
• Regulators
• Hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Fabrication

• Welding
• Cutting and grinding
• Drilling and tapping
• Basic equipment modification and fabrication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Experience working around automated manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must understand and follow Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety procedures.
• Must be dependable and capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work from elevated platforms when necessary.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crawl, reach, and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a true multi-craft technician, not simply a parts changer. The successful candidate should be comfortable approaching an equipment problem, systematically troubleshooting it, identifying the actual cause of the failure, and completing the repair safely and correctly.

The right candidate will be:

• Safety focused
• Dependable
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong at troubleshooting
• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn new equipment and technology
• Able to communicate effectively between maintenance and production
• Focused on equipment reliability rather than temporary fixes

Available Positions

Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician — Day Shift

Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician — Night Shift

Night-shift candidates must be comfortable working independently and responding to equipment breakdowns with limited supervision.

DuBose Strapping & Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics as provided by applicable federal, state, and local law.