Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

Kewaunee International Group; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewaunee International Group in Statesville, NC seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician responsible for installing and maintaining equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems with a focus on preventative maintenance.

Applicants should possess an Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology and have three years of relevant experience. The position requires knowledge of safety regulations and strong problem-solving skills. We offer a dynamic work environment committed to employee safety and development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and replace machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain inventory.

Skills

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Preventative maintenance skills

Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, NEC)

Problem-solving ability

Education

Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Corporate Office, 2700 West Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677, USA

SUMMARY

While under minimum supervision and guidance, responsibilities will include installing equipment, repairing and replacing units, preventative maintenance, and maintaining equipment, building, piping and electrical systems. Participates and contributes in root cause analysis of system breakdowns and implements corrective actions for long‑term prevention. Responds to production requests for action and resolution of issues. Maintains documentation records and creates requisitions for supplies to ensure proper inventory to maintain equipment. Routinely identifies equipment, component and safety concerns and recommends to leadership how to properly safeguard against machine/equipment breakdowns and safety hazards according to safety policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshooting and repair mechanical and electrical systems with limited supervision and guidance while ensuring OSHA, NEC and ANSI compliance.
• Complete part and component replacements and repairs to equipment and the facility as assigned.
• Provide preventative maintenance to electronics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete general work requests and PM tasks as assigned.
• Ensure machine reliability by completing daily checks in a proactive manner.
• Ensure all recordkeeping of documents, PMs, service reports are maintained and that maintenance programs are being maintained efficiently and in an organized manner.
• TPM implementation and/or participation on all assigned equipment. Includes completion verification, recordkeeping and operator training.
• Provide emergency on‑call response to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Participate and serve as a key maintenance representative for continuous improvement events utilizing lean tools such as TPM, 5s, SMED, standardized work, etc.
• Utilize and promote PM and work order program as established to include data entry, inventory usage, and reporting, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities but will be directed to monitor, assist and/or train apprentice, maintenance technicians, and ensure that contractors and vendors are complying with company policies and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience: Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related Industrial Maintenance field of study and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and machinery and ability to take action based on standard practices. Prior experience demonstrating mechanical/technical ability and problem‑solving skills. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems required. Must comprehend and ensure compliance of NEC code, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Proficient ability to utilize commonly required maintenance tools and equipment including hand tools. An ability and willingness to learn new technologies and attend courses as required by Maintenance Manager.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence via email or cell phone. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, metric and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: To be determined based upon departmental needs of individual assignment and responsibilities.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ambient temperatures may vary as the production area is largely not climate controlled and is dictated based on outside climate conditions and equipment operations.

Health and Safety Responsibilities: Associate must adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Bring unsafe acts and conditions to the attention of the manager/leadership/supervisor while also ensuring that other associates or visitors are exposed to unsafe conditions. Correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Train other associates in safe work practices. Investigate accidents, near‑accidents, and potential hazards. Actively participates in housekeeping activities and in the safety and health program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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