Lead Maintenance Technician

Pyrotek; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial materials company in Salisbury, North Carolina seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee facility maintenance, including electrical and mechanical repairs. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience and strong problem-solving skills. This position involves both preventative maintenance and ongoing support to ensure operational efficiency. Join us and help innovate everyday solutions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of maintenance and repair experience.
• Technical certification(s) in HVAC, Electrical Systems, Welding preferred.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day facility maintenance requirements.
• Perform installations and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure operability.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Collaboration with departments

Ability to read drawings

Education

6+ years maintenance and repair experience

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Welding equipment

Power tools

Job description

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Lead Maintenance Technician is to coordinate day-to-day facility maintenance requirements. Perform installations and advanced routine preventative maintenance on equipment, general plant maintenance tasks, and troubleshooting and repair, as needed, to ensure optimal operability of plant equipment and a safe working environment. Address and resolve urgent maintenance and repair requests and perform root cause analyses to minimize downtime and prevent future business disruptions.

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical maintenance and repair functions, by
  • Working with controls wiring, switches, sensors, actuators, electromechanical devices, motors, etc.
  • Interpreting wiring diagrams and electrical schematics to trouble shoot and repair electrical equipment.
  • Using necessary tools and equipment to do basic work on electrical wiring and troubleshooting (up to/including 480volt 3 phase).
  • Construction and installation of electrical panels from drawings/schematics.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair functions, by:
  • Performing required work from sketches, blueprints and drawings.
  • Diagnosing/repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
  • Performing intermediate welding, cutting and fabrication.
• Collaborate with manufacturing departments and personnel to support and ensure business continuity and operational efficiency, by:
  • Partnering to proactively identify potential machining and equipment issues and providing consultation on corrective measures and preventative maintenance.
  • Conducting a thorough root cause analysis for machining and equipment failures by running diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues, and accurately reporting findings.
  • Maintaining continuous communication, providing regular updates, and making recommendations for process and procedural improvements.

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

A minimum of six (6) years of maintenance and repair experience; or equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience. Prior leadership experience and/or experience leading maintenance functions and personnel preferred.

Technical certification(s) and/or prior experience with HVAC, Electrical Systems, Welding and CNC Machining, a plus.

Valid driver’s license, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Technical Skills. Ability to read and interpret facility and equipment drawings, manuals, and instructions. Advanced working knowledge of tools, industrial production equipment and devices, and ability to use hand operated and power tools, including torches, plasma cutters and precision tools. Proficiency with performing tasks with precision and manual dexterity. Ability to apply general maintenance processes and methods. Ability to operate industrial production equipment. Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Computer/Applications Skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to record and enter electronic requests, statuses, and resolutions in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Flexibility. Ability to work outside of normal schedule due to business demands, including but not limited to power outages and equipment downtime.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, kneel, crouch, and bend, occasionally climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel, and reach in various angles with hands or arms. Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.