Maintenance Mechanic (Utilities)

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo, located in Mooresville, NC, seeks a Maintenance Technician to respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, perform complex machining, interpret blueprints, diagnose faults and carry out repairs across plant systems. The role requires reading schematics and maintaining various pumping and piping setups in an industrial setting.

Applicants should have 3+ years in maintenance, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work 2nd/3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and shifts (2nd, 3rd or 12-hour shifts).
• Prefer experience in industrial/pharmaceutical settings.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to production breakdowns with a sense of urgency.
• Layout and perform machining operations on replacement parts using lathes, milling machines, drills and surface grinders.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches or other specs.
• Diagnose and remedy machine faults; determine repairs and reassemble.
• Install plant equipment including piping (copper, stainless steel, plastic, iron).
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps (vacuum, centrifugal, diaphragm, gear, reciprocating).
• Inspect equipment; perform lubrication and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Welding

Pipe fitting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Reading/Writing/Math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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
• 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 2 nd , 3 rd 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

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