Mechanical Technician – Precision Maintenance & Systems

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

REYNOLDS AMERICAN is seeking a Mechanical Specialist ASC in Winston-Salem, NC to support preventive maintenance, installations, and equipment diagnostics. The role involves reading schematics, precise measurements, and collaborating with the Maintenance Planner to ensure minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, can operate tobacco packing equipment, and demonstrates strong numerical and measurement skills. Join a company investing in growth and employee development.

Qualifications

• Three years’ maintenance technician experience with traditional or modern oral manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and exploded diagrams.
• Basic mathematical skills with metric and standard tools knowledge.
• Use of calipers and other precision measuring devices.
• Ability to operate and diagnose Tobacco Packing Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance, assists in planning and implementation of preventive maintenance activities, equipment deep cleans, sub-assemblies/backup group rebuilds, overhaul duties for emergency breakdowns on operations equipment across multiple manufacturing technologies.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments, and performs repairs to a high level of precision.
• Assists with equipment installation, maintenance/engineering projects, and start up procedures to ensure project timelines are met and downtime is minimal.
• Supports maintaining inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Trains production workers and line mechanics on routine preventive maintenance procedures.
• Aligns with operations on planning and timing on planned maintenance scheduled activities on equipment.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Routinely communicates and aligns on all strategic maintenance plans with Maintenance Planner.

Skills

Maintenance technician experience

Read blueprints

Calipers

Math skills

Tobacco packing equipment operation

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

REYNOLDS AMERICAN is seeking a Mechanical Specialist ASC in Winston-Salem, NC to support preventive maintenance, installations, and equipment diagnostics. The role involves reading schematics, precise measurements, and collaborating with the Maintenance Planner to ensure minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, can operate tobacco packing equipment, and demonstrates strong numerical and measurement skills. Join a company investing in growth and employee development.