Maintenance Technician

Employbridge; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Maintenance Shift Technician for a North Carolina facility. The role focuses on maintaining production equipment, troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and driving reliability improvements.

Qualifying candidates will have at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, basic PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems up to 480V three-phase.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical drawings, and operating procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.
• Computer proficiency for maintenance reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of production equipment, machinery, motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 480V three-phase power, 24V DC controls, motors, contactors, relays, VFDs, switches, and control devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, solenoids, valves, flow controls, and related components.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance in maintenance management systems and logs.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and light machining as needed to support equipment repairs.
• Assist with facility maintenance including lighting, utility systems, and general building upkeep.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment optimization projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Welding and fabrication

Safety awareness

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

The Maintenance Shift Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems. This position supports manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of production equipment, machinery, motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 480V three-phase power, 24V DC controls, motors, contactors, relays, VFDs, switches, and control devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, solenoids, valves, flow controls, and related components.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance in maintenance management systems and logs.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and light machining as needed to support equipment repairs.
• Assist with facility maintenance including lighting, utility systems, and general building upkeep.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment optimization projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems up to 480V three-phase.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical drawings, and operating procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.
• Computer proficiency for maintenance reporting and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG, Stick, and oxy-fuel cutting).
• Forklift certification or experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance software or CMMS systems.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or process equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical repairs
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Preventive maintenance
• Root cause analysis
• Welding and fabrication
• Safety awareness
• Time management
• Team collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull, and climb throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated temperatures, and moderate industrial noise levels.
• Industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heat, noise, and moving machinery.
• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).