Maintenance Tech - Red Valve

DeZURIK; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in manufacturing solutions is seeking a Maintenance Tech I in Gastonia, NC. Responsibilities include maintaining plant machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with installations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of maintenance experience. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery issues.
• Assist in installing new machinery.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand power tools

Cranes and hoists

Job description

Company Summary
Since 1953, Red Valve has set the standard for solving the world’s toughest flow control challenges through unmatched elastomer design and manufacturing experience. Red Valve is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with proven, creative, high-value solutions.

Job Description
Red Valve has a passion for innovation and creativity, with a wealth of patents and best approaches developed for customers' needs. The people of Red Valve embrace this passion every day, providing reliable solutions to customers' most demanding challenges, wherever and whenever they are needed most.
Red Valve was acquired by DeZURIK on January 1, 2021.

Position Overview
A Red Valve Maintenance Tech I will maintain and keep in working condition all plant machinery, machine tools and equipment. The candidate will assist in installing new machinery and attachments, as well as the setup of present equipment, post relocation. This position requires highly motivated self-starters who thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure that all plant equipment is maintained and in working order.
• Active member on the safety team and with safety remediation.
• Disassemble, repair plant equipment and systems as needed.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot plant equipment and system issues.
• Assist in installing, leveling, set up, and startup of new machinery and equipment. Also assist in anchoring, leveling, or relocating machinery and equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements.
• Escalate equipment issues as necessary.
• Maintain a high quality standard.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement/lean initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area through 5S and housekeeping.
• Operate a forklift if required.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education
High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of two years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in machine operation.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience.
• High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
• Intermediate ability to read blueprints, layouts, diagrams, drawings.
• Intermediate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Basic mathematical abilities.
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
• Basic reading, writing, and communication.
• Ethical conduct.
• Ability to operate mandrels, cranes, hoists, and other manufacturing equipment, and use hand power tools.
• Good mechanical aptitude and physical manufacturing work ability.
• Able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Pass a background check and ten‑panel drug screening.
• Basic electrical and welding experience.
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• Experience with rubber, elastomers, metals (preferred).
• Certified in OSHA programs and practices (preferred).

Travel
No travel required.

Physical Demands
Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. May occasionally crouch. May occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. Vision abilities may include seeing near and far distances.

Disclaimer
The above information on this job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities at any time.