Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Allura; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allura is seeking a maintenance mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced facility in North Wilkesboro, NC. The role focuses on diagnosing malfunctions, installing and adjusting components, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

You will read mechanical drawings, work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and use a range of measuring tools and machine shop equipment. Strong teamwork and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge to perform tasks.
• Familiarity with boiler operations.
• Participation in safety committees or activities.
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong initiative and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties.
• Make repairs or adjustments to equipment.
• Install, test, replace or modify components as needed.
• Work with systems utilizing mechanical energy in the facility.
• Repair and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Repair machine parts using various welding techniques.
• Disassemble and repair or replace defective parts and reassemble.
• Observe all safety precautions and PPE requirements.
• Possess teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors.
• Understand plant environmental and safety policies.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Team communication

Electrical basics

Pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Levels

Plumb bobs

Machine shop equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties
• Make repairs or adjustments
• Perform a variety of trade functions such as testing, installation, replacement or modification of components
• Work with systems or equipment which utilize mechanical energy in the facilities
• Repair and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment in the facility
• Repair machine parts using various welding techniques
• Disassemble and repair or replace defective parts, reassemble and check operation using tools such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, levels, plumb bobs, straight edge, machine shop equipment and other measuring instruments
• Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
• Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag andtry
• Oversee the work of lower level mechanics or contractors
• Ability to work under pressure
• Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
• Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Understand plant environmental and safety policies
• Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
• Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
• Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
• Know where EHS documents are located
• Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
• Must perform with safe work practices at all times
• Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10'
• % of Time Duties & Responsibilities
• 70%
• Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment
• 20%
• Troubleshooting machine and production problems
• 10%
• Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

PROBLEM-SOLVING.

• Must be able to understand, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment such as pumps, speed reducer, macerators, refiners, packing and mechanical seals
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly
• Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment
• Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

KNOWLEDGEREQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Have basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment (repairing hydraulic leaks, refilling hydraulic equipment with oil)
• Have basic knowledge of electricity to perform tasks such as changing motors
• Have basic knowledge of boiler operations
• Participation in safety committees or activities
• Multi-tasking skills are extremely important
• Production and work tasks move at a very fast pace