Maintenance Technician

Magnera Corporation; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation, Asheville, NC, seeks a Maintenance Technician – Water Filtration to ensure safe, reliable operation of water and wastewater systems on production lines. You'll work with operations, engineering, and chemical vendors to maintain compliance and optimize performance.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, familiarity with SCADA, and the ability to support process improvements while complying with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical/electronic circuit knowledge is required.
• Working knowledge of motor control systems, PLCs, and communications systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds, monitor process parameters, and maintain system logs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair filtration, dosing, and pumping systems.
• Monitor SCADA systems and respond to abnormalities; support recipe development and process optimization.
• Maintain environmental reporting and meter readings; coordinate with vendors and support audits.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC knowledge

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two year technical degree

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS

Electrical drawings

Job description

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

Role

The Maintenance Technician – Water Filtration is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of the facility’s water and wastewater treatment systems. This role combines traditional maintenance responsibilities with process support, chemical handling, and system troubleshooting to ensure consistent water quality and production performance. This technician serves as the primary support for water filtration systems on production lines, working closely with operations, engineering, and chemical vendors to maintain compliance, improve performance, and resolve process issues.

Shift Details Mangera’s Asheville location is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a Monday-Friday position. During the first six months, the selected candidate will complete training on a 12 PM -9 PM schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operations & Monitoring
  • Perform daily rounds, monitor process parameters, and maintain system logs
  • Manage chemical usage, dosing, and inventory for water treatment systems
  • Adjust system settings and recipes to support production changes
• Maintenance & Reliability
  • Conduct preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment inspections
  • Execute system shutdowns, cleanings, and startups
  • Troubleshoot and repair filtration, dosing, and pumping systems
• Process Support & Improvement
  • Monitor SCADA systems and respond to abnormalities
  • Support recipe development and process optimization
  • Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Compliance & Coordination
  • Maintain environmental reporting and meter readings
  • Coordinate with chemical vendors and support audits
  • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working in a similar role with industrial equipment or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Two (2) year technical degree in related area, preferred.

Competencies

• Basic electrical/electronic circuit knowledge required.
• Working knowledge of motor control systems, PLCs, and communications systems.
• Working knowledge of production and support equipment.
• Ability to read prints, assembly drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Intermediate mechanical knowledge required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• 10% desk work; CMMS and Microsoft.
• 90% standing/walking, climbing, bending, twisting, reaching.