Maintenance Technician

NanoXplore Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NanoXplore Inc. in Newton, North Carolina, is looking for a maintenance professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The role involves repairing and maintaining various plant equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Ideal candidates must have strong technical skills in welding, hydraulics, and electrical systems, alongside excellent communication abilities. The company is dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a maintenance position.
• Strong knowledge of the production process.
• Excellent safety etiquette and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform repairs on plant equipment.
• Utilize PM software for scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding (TIG, MIG, arc)

Electrical and basic electronic components

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Basic computer skills

OSHA/Safety Standards knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform repairs throughout plant
• Perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and uptime across all related crafts
• Utilize PM software and work order queue to perform scheduled maintenance repairs
• Participate in the planning, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power-distribution systems, instrumentation, production equipment, facilities and related electronic controls and devices
• Maintain all plant facility equipment, production equipment, and utilities
• Lead product and tooling changeovers, start up and shut-down procedures
• Effectively troubleshoot issues and efficiently make repairs
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
• Cut, form, thread, fit and install piping for air, water, steam, oil, nitrogen, gas, and other lines
• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies
• Use gas torches or other equipment to cut structural stock for fabrication
• Ensure all equipment and tools are stored and maintained properly to avoid interruption of production and to minimize unnecessary downtime
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable
• Maintain all robotics
• Operate lift trucks and cranes properly and report any defective parts or equipment
• Maintain constant communication with maintenance team and management
• Provide input and ensure completion of plant projects and goals, as set forth by Management
• Support daily production goals, as they apply to maintenance/repair needs
• Maintain compliance
• Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), NFPA 70E (Arc flash) and all company safety practices and OSHA regulations
• Maintain clear maintenance related records
• Support plant safety initiative, maintain safety protocols throughout production area
• Participate in departmental meetings and daily plant walks, as needed
• Contribute to ongoing plant improvements, as needed
• Abide by all corporate and plant company policies and initiatives
• Maintain clean work areas, practice good housekeeping and support plant-wide 5S initiative
• Adhere to the company attendance policy
• OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years total experience in a maintenance position in industry
• Knowledgeable with the ability to perform maintenance and troubleshoot in the following areas: blueprint reading, welding and cutting structural fabrications using TIG, MIG and arc welding, electrical and basic electronic components, hydraulics, pneumatics, schematics and basic mechanical physics of machines
• A strong knowledge of overall production process
• Excellent work safety etiquette
• Working knowledge of maintenance principles and methods
• Strong technical knowledge and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and team skills
• Basic computer skills
• Familiar with OSHA/Safety Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training in maintenance-related field
• Injection molding experience
• Experience with rigging and crane operation
• More than 10 years total experience in a maintenance position in industry
• OSHA certification
• First-Aid training
• Electrical training/experience
• Facilities maintenance experience