Maintenance/Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Gastonia is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operation of production equipment and facility maintenance. The role involves electrical diagnostics, mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in industrial maintenance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Coverage

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical systems including wiring schematics.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Valid NC/SC Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
• Conduct facilities maintenance including plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Assist in fleet vehicle repairs and installations.

Skills

Preventative maintenance execution

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical repairs

Welding and fabricating

Operating industrial equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Building Center, Inc.

Job Title: Maintenance/Service Technician

Reports to: Corporate Maintenance Manager, Maintenance/Service Technician Lead

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Region: Gastonia, NC

Summary:

Responsible for serving production equipment, facility maintenance, and basic fleet vehicle issues. The top priority is preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on all production equipment to minimize downtime..

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge in the following areas, with some type of previous professional/educational experience:
  1. Preventative maintenance execution
  2. Machinery in Industrial and/ or Commercial environments
  3. Electrical diagnostics and repair, including:
     • Reading wiring diagrams and schematics
     • Experience with single phase and 3 phase systems
     • Experience with:
       • Both Low and High voltage (AC and DC, 12V up to 480V)
       • Pneumatic Systems
       • Hydraulic Systems
       • Mechanical Devices (gearboxes, clutches, bearings, belts, pulleys, etc.)
       • Welding and Fabricating
• Experience operating various types of industrial equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, Moffetts, etc.)
• Must have and be able to keep a NC/SC Class C drivers license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Certifications and training in electrical, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, fabrication, etc.
• Safety experience and certifications in lockout/tagout, confined spaces, hazardous materials, CPR/AED/First aid
• Experience with installation and maintenance of vehicle camera and GPS devices/systems
• Specific production machinery maintenance experience with door manufacturing, truss manufacturing, automated saw, CNC, woodworking equipment
• Have a valid and current CDL-A or CDL-B license
• Experience using a computer (laptop and/or desktop), smartphone, tablet, the internet, and applications and web services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repair and Preventative Maintenance of Production Machinery to include:
  1. Electrical Diagnostics (contactors, overloads, PLCs)
  2. Diagnosis and Repair of Mechanical Breakdowns
  3. Wiring Installation and Repair
  4. Preventative Maintenance
• New equipment installation
• Facilities Maintenance Tasks, including:
  1. Plumbing Repairs
  2. Electrical Repairs (lighting, outlets, switches, etc.)
  3. Periodic inspection and repair of critical building systems
  4. Minor structure and functional repairs and improvements to building and yard infrastructure
• Fleet vehicle support:
  1. Minor fleet repairs and improvements to fleet vehicles (delivery trucks, forklifts, etc.)
  2. Preparation of new vehicles for deployment in the fleet
  3. Delivery of new/transferred vehicles to various Company locations in NC and SC
  4. Demobilization of older vehicles and equipment that will be sold/retired
  5. Installation, troubleshooting, and upkeep of delivery vehicle GPS/ELDs/Cameras and support equipment and parts
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, annual equipment and machinery PMs.
• Support IT team by running and terminating data cable and other hardware as necessary.
• Support special projects as necessary
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, full-time at 40 hours per week.
• Occasional company paid travel will be required, including infrequent overnight stays.
• While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insuranc
• Short-Term and Long-Term Coverage
• Group-Term and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Building Center, Inc., founded in the Charlotte metro market in 1977, has grown into one of the largest non-publicly traded lumber and building products dealers in the US.

“We’ve built our business on providing excellent and consistent service to our builder customers,” said CEO and founder, Ed Norris. Accordingly, The Building Center maintains a fleet of over 300 trucks to service the Carolinas, with locations in Georgetown SC, Columbia SC, Holly Hill SC, Easley SC, Rock Hill SC, Pineville NC, Gastonia NC, Boone NC, Greensboro NC, Mebane NC, Monroe NC, and Ocean Isle Beach NC.

The Building Center leverages its sizable regional presence to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive market prices. Inventories are maintained and managed to meet the needs of individual markets, regional building practices, and metro architectural trends.

“Our mission is to be our customer’s most valued building partner,” said Skip Norris, President. “That means we have products he or she needs on hand, trucks to deliver, and manufacturing support throughout every inch of the Carolinas.”

This level of ready product availability and service includes truss plants in north and central North Carolina and millwork/door shops in both the Triad and Charlotte metro locations. Additionally, custom millwork and prefab components are built-in Pineville, which also sources and fabricates exotic wood products like reclaimed lumber flooring, siding, cabinetry, and mantles.

“At the end of the day, construction is a people business,” said Skip Norris. “We’re here to provide assistance and solutions to the hard-working customers we serve.”

The Building Center, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a .

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with The Building Center, Inc., please email: [e-mail].