Maintenance Tech

OPW Global; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Conover, North Carolina facility. The role is onsite with a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 PM to 4:00 PM, and overtime as needed to meet production requirements.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, analyze equipment issues, and implement corrective actions to maximize uptime and product quality. Strong reading of blueprints and ability to work in a fast-paced team are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in skilled trades.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plan for corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment at proper intervals.
• Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maximize production and quality.
• Review production schedule and perform necessary changeovers or PMs to meet customer demands.
• Test equipment for proper operation and safety.
• Examine, test and measure product for quality specifications using gauges and instruments.
• Records data on appropriate forms and reports.
• Repair and adjust small machines and replace bearings, spindles and electrical components as needed.
• Work from drawings, specifications and manufacturer manuals.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Skilled trades knowledge

Tools

Blueprints

Schematic drawings

Measuring instruments

Job description

This role is based onsite in our Conover, North Carolina manufacturing facility and the base schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 pm to 4:00 pm with ability to work overtime as needed required.

Scope

The Maintenance Technician will engage in performing various maintenance activities at RegO. Will respond to maintenance requests after being submitted through an automated system. The Maintenance Technician will also complete projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment at the proper intervals.
• Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Review production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing. Perform necessary change overs of equipment to needed SKUs or performs scheduled maintenance PMs or upgrades to ensure customer demands are met.
• Test equipment for proper operation and safety.
• Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework. Verifies equipment functionality prior to returning to operations after repairs, change over or machine adjustments.
• Examine, tests, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms.
• Checks product for visual defects.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
• Examines defects and analyzes spoilage root causes and, where possible, takes corrective action.
• Analyzes and records root cause of production delays on daily production reports.
• Repair and adjust small machines, e.g. drill presses, punch presses, grinding and buffing heads, riveters, bench power and hand tools to involve replacement of bearings, spindles, electrical switches, etc.
• Work from drawings, sketches, specifications, schematics and manufacturer manuals
• Use scale, square, levels, miscellaneous power bench tools, wrenches, carpentry tools, etc. Apply oil and grease to equipment in absence of oiler and greaser.
• Performs product examination and rework when line is down due to causes beyond mechanic’s control.

Required Education And/or Experience

• Five (5) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be knowledgeable in skilled trades

Required Qualifications

• Must have well-rounded knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in manufacturing environments
• Understanding of building codes is desirable
• Ability to read blueprints
• Must possess basic reading, writing, and computation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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