Maintenance Technician

Clayton Homes; Indiana, Asheville (PA, NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer time via Clayton Impact

Job summary

Clayton Homes is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support TPM initiatives and keep production lines running smoothly. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment, manage spare parts, and ensure proper documentation of maintenance history.

We value strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, PLC experience, and the ability to work independently or with a team. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within Clayton Homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Proven mechanical & electrical aptitude/passion.

Responsibilities

• Supports TPM by planning and executing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Attends to breakdowns, diagnoses faults, and oversees time-critical repairs.
• Maintains spare parts inventory.
• Oversee continuous monitoring of production equipment for proper operation.
• Create, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance program of production equipment and inventory.
• Maintain documentation including machine history and replacement of tools/equipment as needed.
• Rebuild, repair, and maintain a wide variety of production equipment using hand and power tools, testing instruments, calipers and micrometers.
• Duties including welding, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical system knowledge including controllers, PLCs, robotics, servo motors, and schematics.
• Make recommendations to improve PMs and update PMs as needed.
• Minimize downtime through electrical/electronic maintenance skills.

Skills

Electrical experience

Troubleshooting

PLC skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety

Education

High school diploma

5 years maintenance experience

Mechanical & electrical aptitude

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Testing instruments

Power tools

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

General Expectations

The Maintenance Technician position assists in all aspects of equipment readiness and maintenance for plant operations.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Supports Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts through planning and executing the preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance of production equipment.
• Attends to break downs, diagnose faults, and oversees equipment improvements and time-critical repair.
• Manges spare parts inventory.
• Oversee the continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation through routine inspections.
• Create, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance program of production including inspection of plant equipment and inventory for replenishing parts.
• Maintain documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment, including or if necessary, requesting replacement for any tools/equipment.
• Rebuild, repair, and maintain a wide variety of production, processing machinery and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments (measurement devices, calipers, and micrometers to inspect machine parts)
• Duties including but not limited to welding, fabrication, pneumatics, and hydraulics as well as general knowledge of electrical equipment such as controllers, PLC’s, Robotics, servo motors, encoders, electrical troubleshooting and electrical instrumentation usage including reading electrical schematics as well as various other aspects of the Maintenance Technical field.
• Make recommendations to improve existing PM’s to improve effectiveness and update PM’s, modifications including equipment changes
• Minimize downtime of plant equipment through the effective use of Electrical/Electronic maintenance skills.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required

• Ability to think proactively, properly follow instructions, and complete duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to create and follow a routine maintenance schedule
• Electrical experience including but not limited to three-phase and single-phase power and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) skills.
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Ability to trouble shoot machinery, equipment, and tools – mechanically inclined
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to solve problems quickly and safely using sound judgement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including exposure to Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 5 years of maintenance experience preferred
• Proven mechanical & electrical aptitude/passion

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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