MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

CDS; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

CDS in Statesville, North Carolina, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its plastic injection molding facility. The role involves ensuring efficiency by maintaining equipment and performing repairs. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of related maintenance experience, especially with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

The starting pay is $15.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience, with a rotating schedule that includes weekend shifts. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Current forklift license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all plant and support equipment in plastic injection molding facility.
• Perform necessary repairs and preventive maintenance for machine efficiencies.
• Implement long and short-term production solutions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

Multimeter

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain all plant and support equipment in plastic injection molding facility
• Maintain machine efficiencies by performing all necessary repairs and preventive maintenance
• Implement and/or suggest both long and short solutions that will positively affect production
• Support a 5S environment
• Be involved in continuous improvement through Kaizen activities
• Troubleshoot and maintain machines and robots
• Organize and sustain spare parts inventory
• Accurately record problems and non-conformances to ensure corrective action and appropriate preventive measures are taken
• Work cohesively with internal departments and external customers in order to provide superior customer satisfaction
• Openly communicate with team members and management

Qualifications

Requirements

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Current forklift license or the ability to obtain a forklift license
• Ability to stand with constant moving, walking, stooping, climbing, and kneeling for 8-12 hours
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment
• A working knowledge of process water systems, chilled water systems, air compressors, switchgear, etc.
• Previous experience using a multimeter

Education Required

High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred (Not Required)

Associates Degree

Additional Information

Schedule

Days: Schedule operates on a rotating 3-2-2-3 shift (requires every other weekend)

Hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm

Starting Rate of Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour DOE