Maintenance Mechanic - Asheville

IFB Solutions; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IFB Solutions in Asheville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and support all plant structures and mechanical operations following established work and safety procedures. You will service industrial sewing machines and plant equipment, perform inspections, diagnose problems, and implement corrective actions, while collaborating with the Maintenance Lead and Plant Manager.

This role requires reading instructions, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime; forklift certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial sewing machine maintenance.
• Experience in physical plant maintenance.
• Training/experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on industrial sewing machines and all plant equipment.
• Perform routine inspections on plant equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain facilities including electrical wiring, plumbing, and fixtures within scope of knowledge.
• Complete construction, maintenance, refurbishing, and installation of new equipment.
• Collaborate with Trainer to improve any machine or fixture for a visually impaired worker.
• Provide backup for Utility Person – Maintenance.
• Assist other personnel as time allows.

Skills

Read/write instructions

Hearing ability to detect malfunctions

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Flexibility in workload

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in industrial sewing machine maintenance

Experience in physical plant maintenance

Forklift certification preferred

Driver's license

Job description

Jul 17, 2026

Description

Maintenance Mechanic – Asheville

Reports to: Maintenance Lead

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.

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.

Education 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.