Maintenance Technician – PLCs & Mechanical Systems

PaperWorks US; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks US is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain production machines and equipment, including mechanical systems, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyors. Electrical experience is essential to support reliability on the line.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repair facility issues, and keep detailed records. You will work hours required to keep equipment ready, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2–3 years related experience in folding carton industry.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English for Safety, ISO, and work related tasks.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small groups.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, or employees.
• Must add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems with concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Repair machines and address facility maintenance issues.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all work done.
• Work the hours required by the job to keep equipment ready for operation, even during breakdowns.
• Maintain the physical structure of the establishment, its exterior, and snow removal as needed.
• Instruct department personnel in proper use and care of equipment.
• Keep inventory of supplies and requisition replacements as needed.
• Read and use mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and other working prints.
• Use measuring devices like tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and meters.
• Operate equipment such as lathe and drill press; gas welding, brazing, soldering, and electric welding.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Capable of accurate record-keeping and form completion.
• Apply pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Use preventive maintenance systems to reduce downtime.
• Three-phase electrical experience up to 480v.
• PC/Shop tools for fabricating repair parts.
• Identify safety issues and address them proactively.
• Participate in continuous improvement in maintenance and production.
• Use problem solving to improve safety, housekeeping, waste reduction, quality, productivity and cost.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Record keeping

Team training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Meters

Welding equipment

Job description

PaperWorks US is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain production machines and equipment, including mechanical systems, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyors. Electrical experience is essential to support reliability on the line.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repair facility issues, and keep detailed records. You will work hours required to keep equipment ready, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.