Manufacturing Improvement & Maintenance Technician

Door Tech; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Stable year-round employment

Day shift schedule

Job summary

Door Tech is looking for a hands-on technician to join their growing team in Lexington, North Carolina. This role focuses on equipment maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will troubleshoot and repair equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and build solutions that enhance production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing maintenance, welding, and mechanical troubleshooting. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on manufacturing operations in a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing maintenance is preferred.
• Welding and fabrication skills are beneficial.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain records.
• Build jigs, fixtures, and solutions for production.

Skills

Manufacturing maintenance

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Basic electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Build. Improve. Fix. Create.

Door Tech is a growing manufacturer of aluminum storm doors and screen doors serving customers throughout the Southeast.

We are looking for a hands-on technician who enjoys improving equipment, building solutions, solving problems, and making manufacturing operations better every day.

This is not a traditional maintenance position where you wait for machines to break. Our equipment is generally reliable, and we are looking for someone who can take ownership of continuous improvement projects while also serving as the first point of contact for equipment issues.

If you enjoy fabrication, troubleshooting, process improvement, and turning ideas into reality, we'd like to talk with you.

What You'll Do

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain maintenance records and PM schedules.
• Coordinate outside service providers when necessary.
• Respond to equipment issues during production hours.

Manufacturing Improvement Projects

• Build jigs, fixtures, carts, and workstations.
• Improve material flow and ergonomics.
• Assist with automation and labor-saving projects.
• Modify existing equipment to improve productivity.
• Reduce waste, downtime, and unnecessary motion

Fabrication & Installation

• Welding and light fabrication.
• Equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Install machine components and improvements.
• Build custom solutions for production challenges.

Facility Improvements

• Organize maintenance and spare parts areas.
• Paint floors, safety markings, and work areas.
• Improve storage systems and workspace organization.
• Maintain a clean, professional manufacturing environment

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring problems and eliminate root causes.
• Recommend practical improvements.
• Help create systems that reduce reliance on ownership for day-to-day operational issues.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will:

• Establish preventative maintenance schedules.
• Build and organize our maintenance and improvement department.
• Complete multiple productivity and automation projects.
• Improve equipment reliability.
• Build fixtures and tools that improve production efficiency.
• Take ownership of improvement projects from idea to implementation.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read drawings and measurements.
• Experience building or modifying equipment.

What We're Looking For

• Solves problems without being asked.
• Takes ownership of projects.
• Can work independently.
• Thinks practically and economically.
• Enjoys building and improving things.
• Understands that the best solution is not always the most expensive solution.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Stable year-round employment.
• Day shift schedule.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing manufacturing company.