Industrial Maintenance Technician

Wanzl North America; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/dental/visi​

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Incidental time off

Attendance bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Advanced automation and robotics

Job summary

Wanzl North America seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating on improvements to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Technical training or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and support equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Install, connect, and relocate machinery and equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders.
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Identify issues and recommend repairs to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

LOTO safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training/certification in maintenance/electrical/mechanical

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and facility systems to help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and support equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues involving production machinery and related equipment.
• Install, connect, and relocate machinery and equipment as needed.
• Perform electrical wiring and install electrical services for machinery and equipment within the employee's qualifications and applicable requirements.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders.
• Perform general building and facility maintenance as needed.
• Identify equipment issues and recommend repairs or improvements to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Follow established safety procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Technical training, certification, or demonstrated experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience with material handling equipment and powered industrial trucks preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, electrical equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other protective equipment as required.

Why Join Us?

• Company Benefits eligible day one
• Monthly and Yearly Attendance Bonus
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Incidental Time Off
• 401K with company match - available after 90 days
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics technology

6:00am - 2:00pm