Maintenance Technician

Precision Materials; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Materials in Taylorsville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform daily inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs on production equipment and facility systems. This on-site, full-time role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, execute preventive maintenance schedules, assist with installations and upgrades, and document activities.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining manufacturing and facility systems.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Proficient in preventive maintenance scheduling and documentation.
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagrams.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and safety procedures.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of lifting/moving equipment in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and apply preventive maintenance.
• Assist in equipment installations and upgrades.
• Document maintenance activities and downtime reductions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Support a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Technical manuals

OSHA safety

Cross-functional teamwork

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred

Job description

Company Description

Precision Materials is a manufacturer serving multiple industries including furniture and bedding. Companies across the United States rely on Precision Materials for added capacity, improved efficiency, value-added engineering, and large-scale production support. With multiple facilities in North Carolina, the company is equipped with advanced machinery and skilled team members who support high-volume manufacturing needs. Precision Materials specializes in creating components from a wide range of wood species, providing flexible solutions tailored to client requirements.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Maintenance Technician role is based at Precision Materials' Blue Ridge facility in Taylorsville, NC. The Maintenance Technician will perform daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment and facility systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing preventive maintenance schedules, and assisting in equipment installations and upgrades. The role also involves documenting maintenance activities, collaborating with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime, and adhering to safety, quality, and compliance standards. The technician is expected to respond promptly to equipment issues, participate in continuous improvement efforts, and support a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for manufacturing and facility systems.


• Experience in Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues in industrial equipment.


• Proficiency in Preventive Maintenance practices, including scheduling, inspection, and documentation.


• Background in Industrial Maintenance within a production or manufacturing environment.


• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and work orders.


• Commitment to safety procedures and familiarity with OSHA or similar standards.


• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.


• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.


• Capability to lift and move equipment as needed and to work in a fast-paced, production setting.