Maintenance Technician III

Nesco Resource; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for night shifts to ensure optimal functioning of production equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an FDA compliant environment and a strong background in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and participating in Kaizen activities for continuous improvement, all while adhering to safety regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in FDA compliant manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting up to 480 VAC.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ladder Logic modifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in process improvements, including equipment installations.
• Document repairs and maintain spare parts inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Maintenance

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Maintenance

Lean Activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
These are rotating schedules, all for night shift, 6pm-6am.

Performs routine and emergency maintenance on high-speed automated manufacturing and production support equipment. Performs various process improvements of machines and equipment, including molding/extrusion through packaging. Participates in troubleshooting, process improvement, and new equipment installation that vary in complexity.

This position includes significant duties such as:
Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.
Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals. Routinely assesses the suitability of such intervals and scope covered and revises when necessary.
Works with Quality and Engineering to document repairs/changes made to equipment.
Maintains an adequate spare parts inventory to support manufacturing operations – uses electronic means to track on-hand quantities, part numbers, and other reorder data.
Supports validations from a mechanical support perspective.
Supports all capital equipment projects (as the subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance) including specification, design input, testing, etc.
Performs maintenance tracking activities in Tabware.
Orders and obtains replacement parts in storeroom in support of preventive maintenance or proactive replacement efforts.
Participates in Kaizen and Lean activities as necessary to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Complies with safety standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Zero-Energy.
Complies with training in all manufacturing areas.
Handles hazardous waste as appropriate.
Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company.
Provides technical support to engineering team on equipment installations and upgrades.
Trains/mentors other technicians in department.

Working Conditions:
Exposure to high voltage. Lifts, pushes, pulls or moves equipment and machinery over 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 65 pounds rarely. Exposure to fumes and high frequency noise in manufacturing areas. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required on the manufacturing floor and other designated areas. Adherence to plant safety requirements, OSHA and QSR/GMP/ISO guidelines as applicable.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum of 6 years experience with equipment maintenance in an FDA compliant manufacturing environment. Specific work experience required in use of Vision systems, electrical troubleshooting of circuits from low level signals up to 480 VAC, Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and making modifications to Ladder Logic.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.