Maintenance Technician / 1st Shift (40788)

AMERICAN FUJI SEAL; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 44,083 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN FUJI SEAL in Newton, NC is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Technician to oversee equipment that powers production. You will plan and perform preventative maintenance on production machines and related tools, and troubleshoot day-to-day issues to keep downtime to a minimum.

This role requires strong analytical skills, dependable attendance, and the ability to communicate with diverse teams. Prior experience with industrial machinery, electrical safety knowledge, and a willingness to work

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to maintain production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Analyze downtimes and implement countermeasures.
• Support reliability and uptime of manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate to drive continuous improvement in the plant.
• Control spare parts to maintain and repair equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Execution

Innovation mindset

Analytical thinking

Dependability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology

Tools

PLC experience

Electrical schematics reading

Ladder diagrams

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: American Fuji Seal NC - Newton, NC 28658

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $32.00 - $39.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

General Responsibilities: Must maintain and oversee equipment including production machines, and other production related equipment and tools to ensure that they are well maintained and in good operating conditions. This position will be heavily involved in trouble shooting day-to-day issues related to production and project installations. Performing routine maintenance within and around the facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and perform preventative scheduled maintenance to maintain production equipment, utility, and tools.
• Analyze downtimes and implement countermeasure or action plan to prevent from recurrence.
• Assist production department in maintaining adequate reliability and up-time.
• Work closely with colleagues to implement continuous improvement throughout the production plant.
• Assist manufacturing in implementing corrective actions in a timely manner, if associated with equipment modifications or facilities issues.
• Assist production to improve process, methods, equipment and materials.
• Control all spare parts to be able to maintain and repair equipment when necessary.
• Control costs related to maintaining equipment and facility.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Direction Setting: Possesses strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to exercise independent decision-making in a demanding environment
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with all levels of the organization
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Self-started who takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely
• Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions
• Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically utilizing background in advanced mathematical, science and technology skills
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic
• Safety: Comprehensive understanding of electrical health and safety regulation

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma equivalent
• Demonstrated insight into mechanical and process analysis
• Must communicate in both verbal and written matters
• Ability to work overtime and any schedule that management deems necessary to maintain production

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology or related field
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Electrical repairs, PLC experience with electrical schematic and ladder drawing reading
• 5-15 years related experience and training in industrial process machinery, repairs and installations (certifications, etc.).
• Basic experience with welding, machining, and fabrication.