Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Instrumental

IPEX Group of Companies; Pineville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX Group of Companies is seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumental Technicians for their new Injection Molding plant in Pineville. The role involves equipment maintenance, safety improvement, and adherence to quality production standards. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional services and support within a facilities-focused industrial environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K plan with company matching up to 5%

Plant annual bonus program

11 paid holidays every calendar year

12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and welding experience.
• Injection molding experience is an asset.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all plant equipment.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on electrical controls and process instrumentation.
• Read and modify mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.

Skills

Welding capabilities

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Education

Associates Degree in electronics or similar degree

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical hand tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

IPEX is a North American leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, enterprising spirit, and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

We are looking for energetic and experienced Electrical & Instrumental Technicians to join our growing team in our new state-of-the-art Injection Molding plant in Pineville, NC! Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for machinery and facility maintenance activities, while enhancing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all plant equipment and diagnose operational problems in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical phases.
• Troubleshoot, read and modify mechanical blueprints, sketches and electrical schematic diagrams and perform root cause analysis for plant equipment.
• Regular Preventative Maintenance of electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming and troubleshooting
• May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)
• Design and specify materials.
• Ability to use fabrication, millwright, and mechanical hand tools safely and accurately.
• Follow all policies, procedures and work practices as outlined by the HR Best Practices – USA, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and EH&S programs at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• An Associates Degree in electronics or similar degree highly desired.
• Injection molding experience and electrical experience is an asset.
• 10+ years verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and welding experience.

Working Conditions

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp tools.

• Competitive Hourly Rates
• Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
• 11 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off; 84 hours bi-weekly with bi-weekly pay
• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options; reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided
  

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]