Maintenance Technician-I-1st Shift

Electrolux Group; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Kinston, NC is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to deliver reliable support for plastics and fabrication operations, ensuring equipment uptime and safety.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, document work in CMMS, and participate in energy efficiency initiatives in a fast-paced 3rd shift role starting at 6:00 am.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree, certificate, or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Maintenance or Industrial Systems.
• Five+ years of injection molding experience preferred.
• Seven or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skilled in troubleshooting three-phase 480V systems, 24V control panels, motors, and PLCs.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with ISO 50001 energy systems and Significant Energy Uses (SEUs). Support ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Experience supporting metal forming and stamping equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and document work thoroughly using a computerized maintenance system (CMMS).
• Successful completion of Electrolux’s EMS, Yellow Gear, with the ability and drive to pursue the EMS Green Gear certification within the first one to two years of this role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment – electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain motors, drivers, controls, sensors and electrical panels.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks per schedule and document all work in CMMS.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift handoffs, and repair history in accordance with plant procedures.
• Support energy efficiency efforts and operational controls related to ISO 50001, 9001, 14001, and Green Spirit initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and support departments to achieve up-time and performance goals.
• Demonstrate strong communication, time management, and accountability, especially in a self-directed 3rd shift environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the energy policy of the plant, as well as knowledge and identification of the Significant Energy Uses (SEUs) and its operational controls, maintenance, objectives, actions plans and energy indicators performance.
• Responsible for applying all requirements related to EMS, ISO9001/14001/50001/Green Spirit according to the position

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

CMMS documentation

Motor and controls troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Electronic Maintenance or Industrial Systems degree

EMS Yellow Gear certification

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description

Support bringing the right people in the right place.

Support bringing the right people in the right place.

By creating desirable solutions and great experiences that enrich people’s daily lives and the health of our planet, we want to be a driving force in delivering enjoyable and sustainable living. We go to work every day determined to shape living for the better – for our customers and for the health of our planet.

For that, we employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community.

You will be based in our Kinston, NC location. This shift will start at 6:00 am and end 2:30 pm. This role supports the production line and will follow production needs.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Summary:

In this role you will deliver safe, reliable, and timely maintenance support to plastics and fabrication operations. Perform work independently or collaboratively based on task complexity and assigned grade level. Maintain equipment uptime while minimizing production interruptions. Consistently comply with safety, quality, cost, environmental, and energy management requirements. Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams and support continuous improvement, reliability, and energy efficiency initiatives

Your main tasks:

• Troubleshoot and repair all equipment as needed – electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Maintain proper 5S conditions in your work center.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, drivers, controls, sensors and electrical panels.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) tasks per schedule and document all work in CMMS.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift handoffs, and repair history in accordance with plant procedures.
• Support energy efficiency efforts and operational controls related to ISO 50001, 9001, 14001, and Green Spirit initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and support departments to achieve up-time and performance goals.
• Demonstrate strong communication, time management, and accountability, especially in a self-directed 3rd shift environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the energy policy of the plant, as well as knowledge and identification of the Significant Energy Uses (SEUs) and its operational controls, maintenance, objectives, actions plans and energy indicators performance.
• Responsible for applying all requirements related to EMS, ISO9001/14001/50001/Green Spirit according to the position

Qualifications:

• Two (2) year degree, certificate, or diploma with a concentration in Electrical/Electronic Maintenance and or Industrial Systems preferred.
• Five (5) years or more of injection molding experience preferred.
• Seven or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skilled in troubleshooting three-phase 480V systems, 24V control panels, motors, and PLCs.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with ISO 50001 energy systems and Significant Energy Uses (SEUs). Support ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
• Experience supporting metal forming and stamping equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and document work thoroughly using a computerized maintenance system (CMMS).
• Successful completion of Electrolux’s EMS, Yellow Gear, with the ability and drive to pursue the EMS Green Gear certification within the first one to two years of this role.

Physical Demands:

• Should be able to team lift any package greater than 35 lbs. but less than 71 lbs.
• Should be able to handle repetitive twisting, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and bending
• Must be able to spend long periods of time on your feet

Benefits:

At Electrolux, we take responsibility for our development in a supportive environment where we embrace our differences and learn from each other. In a truly multicultural setting, we shape living for the better and create remarkable experiences for employees and consumers, all around the globe.

Find out more on:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/lifeatelectrolux

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.