Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Thunderbird Molding; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird Molding in Graham, North Carolina, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for 2nd shift, starting at 3pm and ending at 1:30am. The role requires an advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance to ensure the reliability of metal production equipment.

Your responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining inventory of machinery parts. Benefits offered include a 401(k) matching program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance mechanic or similar role.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to quality.
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and code books.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
• Conducting preventive maintenance on metal production equipment.
• Maintaining inventories of equipment parts and supplies.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance

Basic hydraulics

Basic pneumatics

Welding and cutting skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer skills

Relay logic

AC/DC motor drives

Repair knowledge of pumps and compressors

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic Overview

The Maintenance Mechanics will need an advanced understanding of both mechanical and electrical industrial manufacturing maintenance. This role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, conducting preventive maintenance, and supporting the overall reliability of metal production equipment. This is a 2nd shift position starting at 3pm and ending at 1:30am working 5-6 days per week.

Maintenance Mechanic Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments.
• Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Provides data for maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Maintenance Mechanic Required Experience

• Experience in maintenance mechanic or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing and code books.
• Basic mechanical, welding and cutting skills.
• Should be capable of reading mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints.
• Good problem‑solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality.
• Have basic workbench and computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of relay logic, AC/DC motor drives, PLC & SLC and motor control circuits.
• Intermediate knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, plumbing, and code books.
• Repair knowledge of pumps, compressors, gear boxes and blowers.

Maintenance Mechanic Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays