Maintenance Mechanic - Asheville

Paycom - ATS; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IFB Solutions in Asheville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to service industrial sewing machines and plant equipment, inspect systems, and resolve mechanical issues. The role includes electrical/plumbing upkeep, installing new equipment, and collaborating on accessible task designs for visually impaired workers.

You will support the maintenance team, with duties expanding to physical plant projects as needed, while complying with safety protocols and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial sewing machine maintenance required.
• Experience in physical plant maintenance preferred.
• Forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on industrial sewing machines and plant equipment.
• Inspect plant equipment, diagnose mechanical problems, and take corrective action.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance within scope.
• Complete construction, refurbishing, and installation of new equipment as needed.
• Collaborate to design/improve tasks for visually impaired workers.
• Provide backup for Utility Person – Maintenance.

Skills

Read & write

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Attention to safety procedures

Hearing

Adapt to fluctuating workloads

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

# Maintenance Mechanic - AshevilleAsheville Facility - Asheville, NC 28806Education LevelHigh School## Description**Maintenance Mechanic - Asheville****Reports to:** Maintenance Lead **Supervises:** N/A**Summary Statement:** Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Lead and guidance of the Plant Manager, the employee in this position maintains and supports all physical structures and mechanical operations following all established work and safety procedures.**Essential Job Functions*** Perform scheduled, unscheduled, routine and preventive maintenance on industrial sewing machines as well as on all plant equipment, including industrial sewing machines.* Perform routine inspections on all plant equipment.* Diagnose mechanical problems, determining and carrying out corrective action.* Perform facility maintenance on required projects involving electrical wiring, plumbing, physical structures, and fixtures that are within the employee’s scope of knowledge.* Complete production related, physical plant related, and property related construction, maintenance, refurbishing and installation of new equipment.* Work jointly with the Trainer to design/improve any machine, workstation, or fixtures that will allow a visually impaired person to perform a task.* Provide backup for Utility Person – Maintenance.**Marginal Job Functions*** Assist other personnel as time and knowledge permit.* Participate in training and meetings as requested.* Perform other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Working Conditions*** Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop and turn for a minimum of 10 hours per day.* Must be able to lift 50 pounds and carry for a minimum of 20 feet.* Must be able to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.* Must wear steel toed shoes.**Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities*** Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.* Must be able to hear and discern by sound equipment malfunctions.* Must be able to work professionally as part of a team with other department employees.* Must be able to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workloads.* Must be able to comprehend and perform duties using established work and safety procedures.E**ducation and Work Experience*** A high school diploma or equivalent is required.* Experience in industrial sewing machine maintenance is required* Previous experience in physical plant maintenance is required.* Training/experience in mechanical, electrical and general plumbing is preferred.* Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift certification.* Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through the company.**ISO 5.3 Organizational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities**IFB employees have the responsibility and authority to ensure to produce first quality products that meet our customer requirements.**EEO Statement**In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. IFB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.