Maintenance Mechanic

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo is a leading developer and manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and supplements with a 12-hour night shift opening. The role focuses on maintenance of plant equipment, welding, pumps and piping, and requires strong mechanical troubleshooting, electrical basics, and PLC awareness.

You will work on complex machining, install piping, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and shifts (2nd, 3rd or 12-hour shifts).

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to production breakdowns with urgency.
• Layout and perform complex machining on replacement parts using lathes, mills, drills and grinders.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches or specs.
• Diagnose and remedy machine faults and repairs.
• Install plant processing equipment including various pipefittings.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps (vacuum, centrifugal, diaphragm, gear, reciprocating).
• Inspect equipment for lubrication and perform preventive maintenance.
• Weld metal objects by TIG, oxyacetylene, brazing or arc welding.
• Adjust or replace motors and electrical equipment as needed.
• Follow LOTO policies before maintenance.
• Learn operating and maintenance requirements of all production machines.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Welding & pipe-fitting

Technical understanding

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Materials knowledge

Measuring tools

Lubrication techniques

Machine tolerances

Uncertainty handling

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

12-Hr. Night Shift

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

12-Hr. Night Shift

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

Essential Responsibilities Include The Following

• Respond rapidly to all production breakdowns with a strong sense of urgency.
• Layout and perform complex machining operation on replacement parts using lathes, milling machines drills and surface grinders.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches or other specs.
• Diagnose and remedy machine faults, determine necessary repairs, strip and reassemble.
• Install plant processing equipment including copper, stainless steel, plastic and iron pipefitting.
• Trouble shoot and repair vacuum, centrifugal, diaphragm, gear and reciprocating pumps
• Inspect all plant equipment and machinery for proper lubrication and perform other preventive maintenance.
• Weld metal objects together by means of tig, oxyacetylene, brazing or arc welder apparatus.
• Perform simple adjustments, repairs or replacements on motors, controls, on electrical equipment.
• Follow SCN BestCo’s LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy.
• Learn machine operating and maintenance requirements of all production machines and equipment

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, basic electrical, welding and pipe-fitting skills
• Technical understanding
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good writing, reading and math skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with peers, managers, and productions staff
• A sound knowledge of strengths and mechanical properties of materials
• Ability to use common precision measuring instruments, gauges and hand tools
• Supply a quality set of standard and metric size mechanic’s tools
• Understanding of proper lubrication techniques
• Ability to work accurately; within machine specified tolerances
• Deals with uncertainty
• Basic computer and email skills

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and shifts (Must be able to work 2nd, 3rd or 12-hour shifts)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Experience working in an industrial setting
• PLC experience
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
• NCMI Graduate