Industrial Maintenance Technician

Qualified Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations in the Raleigh/Durham area. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and working with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, experience in industrial maintenance, and the ability to read schematics and manuals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document completed maintenance work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance/production team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment issues
• Diagnose equipment failures and help identify root causes
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, controls, VFDs and other electrical components
• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Perform equipment inspections, adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime
• Assist with installation, setup and modification of production equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics and technical drawings
• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities using a CMMS or similar system
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and required PPE
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Raleigh/Durham Area, NC
Full-Time | Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting equipment and keeping production running? We are seeking mechanically inclined, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technicians to support manufacturing operations in the Raleigh/Durham area.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience maintaining and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, packaging, food/beverage, biotechnology, or similar industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment issues

• Diagnose equipment failures and help identify root causes

• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, controls, VFDs and other electrical components

• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Perform equipment inspections, adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime

• Assist with installation, setup and modification of production equipment

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics and technical drawings

• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities using a CMMS or similar system

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability

• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and required PPE

• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems

• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

• Experience troubleshooting motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors or similar industrial equipment

• Ability to read schematics, diagrams and equipment manuals

• Basic computer skills and ability to document completed maintenance work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance/production team

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• PLC troubleshooting

• Allen-Bradley controls

• VFDs and motor controls

• 480V/three-phase electrical systems

• Automated manufacturing equipment

• Sensors, servos and instrumentation

• Preventive maintenance programs

• CMMS systems

• GMP or regulated manufacturing environments

You do not need experience in every area listed above. Candidates with strong mechanical or electrical maintenance backgrounds who are interested in expanding their skills are encouraged to apply.