Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Fiberon; New London (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiberon is seeking a motivated individual for a mechanical maintenance role in New London, North Carolina. The successful candidate will perform diversified duties including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment, adhering to safety guidelines.

This position requires 2-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and familiarity with power tools. A high school diploma/GED is also required. Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant maintenance, repair, and installation tasks.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Inspect, test, and operate machinery before release.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Power and manual tools operation

Heavy equipment operation

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma/GED

Craft apprenticeship or training

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electric meters

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform basic plant maintenance, repair and installation tasks.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of PLC and AC Drive programming, diagnostics and installation.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdown problems.
• Inspect, test and operate machinery and equipment prior to releasing to manufacturing.
• Work would include, but not be limited to, installing belts, tightening nuts and bolts, adjusting and aligning rolls and rollers, replacing defective parts.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Assist with work on AC and DC motors and controls.
• Adheres to Fiberon's safety guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Tools, materials, methods and practices used in mechanical maintenance related to production equipment.
• Operation of power and manual tools.
• Operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.

Education / Experience

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship or craft training program.
• 2-5 years experience in a mechanical maintenance function.
• 2-5 years previous industrial/manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Fiberon is an Equal Opportunity Employer