Senior Maintenance Technician

Laticrete International; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays plus paid vacation and sick time

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance, AD&D, and Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Laticrete International is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician in Hamlet, North Carolina. This role requires expertise in equipment installation and maintenance, managing vendor relationships, and supporting maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in a manufacturing environment, strong skills in project management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience maintaining and repairing equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret directions, blueprints, and electrical schemes.
• Basic IT knowledge of IP addresses and routers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Install and repair mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex machinery problems.
• Log work performed and manage work orders in CMMS.
• Manage outside contractors for plant projects.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Project management

Microsoft Office

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Communication skills

Spanish speaking

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

Multimeter

Tachometer

Calipers

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician – Classification: Hourly. First Shift – 8 AM. Location: United States of America.

Position Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician provides expertise for equipment installation, start‑up, and maintenance of plant equipment. This position also manages outside vendor relationships and provides project management support to maintenance projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance (25%): Perform routine tasks such as greasing bearings, changing belts, changing oil, performing inspections, cleaning equipment, etc., to maintain equipment reliability. Support production workers during routine preventative maintenance activities (TPM). Optimize machine output by maximizing machine cycle times and implement key preventative tasks into the company CMMS.
• Equipment Repair (20%): Install, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment; dismantle machinery to remove or replace defective parts; optimize use of maintenance resources; repair facility and building items as needed.
• Equipment Troubleshooting (25%): Identify complex electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic problems on production machinery and facility equipment; locate sources of problems by observing machinery in operation; utilize tools (e.g., multimeter, tachometer, calipers) to evaluate malfunctioning equipment; comply with the company’s LOTO program.
• Administrative (20%): Log all work performed into the company CMMS; perform planner workflow functions in COGZ; identify critical component needs and establish safety stock requirements; manage work orders using COGZ Plant Maintenance; complete end‑of‑shift reports; order replacement parts; schedule downtime for repairs; maintain housekeeping and keep the area clean at all times.
• Contractor and Project Management (10%): Manage outside contractors to complete large‑scale projects in the plant such as lighting repairs, new equipment installations, facility upkeep, and upgrades; assist the engineering department with onsite contractors; identify and define tasks that will be handled by outside contractors or in‑house maintenance technicians.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or Technical Certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience maintaining and repairing equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to read and interpret directions, order details, blueprints, and electrical schemes.
• Basic knowledge of electricity, mechanics, and pneumatics; experience with tools and machinery.
• Spanish speaking a plus; basic IT knowledge of IP addresses and routers highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Occasional travel as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass pre‑employment physical.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Push/Pull 50 pounds.
• Stand 80–85% of the day.
• Sit 25% of the day.
• Twist/Bend 75% of the day.
• Squat/Climb/Crawl 25% of the day; work on heights up to five stories daily if required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending account
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Supplemental Insurance