Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLC, Hydraulics & Preventive

3A Composites GmbH; Statesville (NC); On-site; Full time

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing preventive maintenance on the facility’s production equipment and repairing both mechanical and electrical problems. The Maintenance Technician must adhere to EHS policies, procedures, and regulations at all times. Ensure compliance to all EHS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance resource to the entire plant.
• Utilize equipment manuals, analytical skills and test equipment to identify which of the following is the root-cause for an equipment problem: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic.
• Start/Stop all equipment, identifies machine cycle and sequence of operation as required.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment, with limited support.
• Use hand tools, measurement devices (micrometers, calipers, etc) and shop equipment to repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Possess ability to drive forklift truck equipment.
• Organize and control inventory for electrical/tooling parts and maintain records.
• Improve and maintain plant equipment.
• Interface with electrical/tooling vendors to locate cost-effective suppliers.
• Maintain PLC setup and operations.
• Monitor and verify hydraulic pressures to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain work orders in automated software system.
• Monitor maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Review, follow up on, and track changeover schedules and efficiencies.
• Perform training and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 Year Technical degree or equivalent job experience is required - should be willing to attend job-related courses as part of the training process.
• 5 Years of Industrial Maintenance Experience.
• Must be able to work effectively in a cooperative, team based and safety focused environment.
• Must have experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery, including PLC’s.
• Must have experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, motor controls, pipe fitting, and welding.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Accurately document and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proficient in the safe use of utility knives, hand and automatic banders, band cutters, staple gun, shrink wrapper and radial saw.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• The volume of work requires the handling of multiple tasks on multiple products.

It is a great time to join 3A!

3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high-quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best-known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome-Cor®.

What we offer to you:

• Competitive pay + bonus program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
• Discounted medical premiums by participating in 3A’s wellness program
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• An industry-leading 401k contribution up to 7%
• Internal job growth and mobility
• Gym / Fitness Club Reimbursement Program