Maintenance Technician – PLCs, Electrical & Mechanical

American Air Filter; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter in North Carolina seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to keep plant processing and facilities equipment running at optimum efficiency daily. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting across a busy facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a journeyman level competence in trades. You will mentor junior mechanics, document work, and collaborate with management to ensure reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level competence in all trade skills.
• Must manage and perform projects independently.
• Mentor Maintenance Mechanic 1 levels.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair processing equipment.
• Maintain and repair facilities equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on processing and plant equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Mechanical troubleshooting.
• Communicate and document work performed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Pneumatic troubleshooting and repair

Plumbing and pipefitting

Machine tools

PLC and servo motors/drives knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman level competence in trades

Job description

American Air Filter in North Carolina seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to keep plant processing and facilities equipment running at optimum efficiency daily. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting across a busy facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a journeyman level competence in trades. You will mentor junior mechanics, document work, and collaborate with management to ensure reliability and safety.