Maintenance Technician II

NCFI Polyurethanes. A Division of Barnhardt Manufacturing Co.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NCFI Polyurethanes, a division of Barnhardt Manufacturing Co., seeks a dedicated technician to ensure safe and efficient production. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have relevant vocational training.

This role demands strong technical skills, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues. The work environment is dynamic, requiring team collaboration and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• 2 years in a relevant vocational program preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment and facilities for efficient production.
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Training new associates on safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Collaboration with teams

Safety compliance

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED plus 2 years vocational/technical program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PLC controls programming

Job description

Summary

Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient production by maintaining equipment and facilities, supporting quality and operational needs, and contributing to continuous improvement across the facility in accordance with established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines and standards.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 4:00 pm (Will work on Friday's depending on business needs)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations, including lockout/tagout, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery/equipment to detect malfunctions or defects in physical structures. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following standard procedures.
• Perform Preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery and physical structures with a focus on reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and implement root-cause solutions.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure machines run within specifications to support consistent, high-quality output.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance equipment performance, reduce waste, and strengthen product quality.
• Assist with installation, setup, and optimization of new equipment and process improvements or upgrades.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records, documenting issues, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with production needs such as unloading trucks, filling hoppers, and starting machinery as required to support workflow.
• Communicate work progress, repair timelines, and equipment status clearly with supervisors and production teams.
• Conduct regular production-floor checks to identify equipment issues early, monitor machine performance, and support consistent product quality.
• Train new associates in appropriate safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
• Actively contributes to continuous process improvement.
• Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities; meet training and/or certification requirements of the job, department, product or area as designated/defined in work instructions and quality standards.

Competency

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, Reports potentially unsafe conditions, Uses equipment and materials properly

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, Develops alternative solutions, Works well in group problem solving situations, Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, Pursues training and development opportunities, Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Shares expertise with others

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, Responds promptly to customer needs, Solicits customer feedback to improve service, Responds to requests for service and assistance, Meets commitments

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, Maintains confidentiality, Listens to others without interrupting, Keeps emotions under control, Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, Listen and gets clarification, Responds well to questions, Demonstrates group presentation skills, Participates in meetings

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities, Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, Gives and welcomes feedback, Contributes to building a positive team spirit, Puts success of team above own interests, Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, Supports everyone's efforts to succeed, Recognizes accomplishments of other team members

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, Edits work for spelling and grammar, Varies writing style to meet needs, Presents numerical data effectively, Able to read and interpret written information

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others, Inspires and motivates others to perform well, Effectively influences actions and opinions of others, Accepts feedback from others, Gives appropriate recognition to others, Displays passion and optimism

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, Educates others on the value of diversity, Promotes a harassment-free environment, Builds a diverse workforce

Ethics - Treats people with respect, Keeps commitments, Inspires the trust of others, Works with integrity and ethically, Upholds organizational values

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures, Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, Supports organization's goals and values, Benefits organization through outside activities, Supports affirmative action and respects diversity

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, Manages competing demands, Changes approach or method to best fit the situation, Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, Arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, Takes responsibility for own actions, Keeps commitments, Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Initiative - Volunteers readily, Undertakes self-development activities, Seeks increased responsibilities, Takes independent actions and calculated risks, Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities, Asks for and offers help when needed

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, Supports and explains reasoning for decisions, Includes appropriate people in decision-making process, Makes timely decisions

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals, Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standard of excellence, Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, Reacts well under pressure, Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, Accepts responsibility for own actions, Follows through on commitments

Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, Applies feedback to improve performance

Quantity - Meets productivity standards, Completes work in timely manner, Strives to increase productivity, Works quickly

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED plus 2 years or more Vocational/Technical Program, or equivalent; and over 3 months up to and including 6 months; or any combination of education, experience and training.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions. Perform arithmetic operations involving all American monetary units.

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 or from standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and experience in the use/application of: Microsoft Office Suite, Maintenance Management systems, PLC controls programming

Certificates and Licenses

May be required to hold certification for the operation of industrial trucks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform 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 associate will be engaging in these physical activities:

• Stand - Over 2/3
• Walk - Over 2/3
• Sit - Under 1/3
• Use hands to finger(s), handle, or feel - Over 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms - Over 2/3
• Climb or balance - 1/3 to 2/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
• Talk or hear - Over 2/3
• Taste or smell - 1/3 to 2/3

This job is performed while standing most of the time. It entails walking, pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, crouching or kneeling. The ability to be precise and focused, understand the different components of industrialized machines and detect problems is essential to this job. The hands and fingers are used extensively to manipulate the controls of equipment/machinery, turn valves/dials/knobs, check materials and use tools to repair equipment.

This job requires the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) with or without corrective lenses. It also requires sustained mental concentration and visual effort.

This job requires that the person be able to independently lift or exert the amount of force or weight within the frequency specified below:

Lifting or Force Requirements Amount of Time

• Over 2/3 (Frequently)
• Up to 10 pounds (Constantly)
• Up to 25 pounds (Constantly)
• Up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)

This job performs Medium Work. It requires the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to the operation of industrial equipment and machinery.

This job will be performed under the environmental factors given below:

Environment Conditions Amount of Time

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - Under 1/3
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Over 2/3
• Work in high, precarious places - Under 1/3
• Toxics or caustic chemicals - Under 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - Under 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - None
• Risk of electrical shock - Under 1/3
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The primary work location for this job is on the production floor which may or may not climate controlled, has operating industrial machinery and equipment, movement of materials and people and may or may not expose you to fumes or airborne particles (cotton dust).

The work environment characteristics described above necessitate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee must wear the following prescribed personal protective equipment at all times while performing the duties of this job: safety glasses/goggles, closed shoes, hearing protection and other protective equipment as specified by OSHA and other federal/state regulations.

Additional and/or Department Specific Responsibilities

N/A

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE/including disability/vets)