Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Allura; North Wilkesboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Allura in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical to diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment. You will test, install, replace or modify components and work with mechanical systems across the plant.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic reading of mechanical drawings, and knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems and electrical basics. You will operate safely with PPE and contribute to environmental and safety programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties.
• Make repairs or adjustments.
• Test, install, replacement or modification of components.
• Maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Repair machine parts using welding techniques.
• Read measuring instruments and align machinery.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Oversee lower level mechanics or contractors.
• Observe SOPs and safety policies.
• Communicate with production operators and supervisors.
• Climb ladders to heights over 10’
• Participate in environmental and safety training.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Reading mechanical drawings

Pneumatic & hydraulic basics

Electrical basics

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Full Time Manual Labor North Wilkesboro, NC, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $31.00 Hourly

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 and try
• 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

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 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