Plant Maintenance - PM Shift

Sunrock Industries; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hours

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

EAP

401(k) with match

Career growth

Equal opportunity

Job summary

Sunrock Industries is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, maintain, and support daily plant maintenance across multiple locations. The role requires safe, productive work in an industrial environment and flexibility for day/evening/overnight shifts, overtime, and possible travel between sites.

You will perform preventive maintenance, monitor equipment, and communicate issues to management while adhering to safety policies and standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficient with hand tools and equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Welding experience (TIG, MIG, Stick) preferred.
• Fluent in reading and writing English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Follow written and verbal instructions; basic computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in equipment, plant, or industrial maintenance.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies; report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a clean work environment per MSHA/OSHA standards.
• Inspect rolling equipment and operate skid steer, dump truck, and sweeper as needed.
• Track and report maintenance completed, parts replaced, and equipment issues.
• Diagnose mechanical issues by identifying unusual equipment sounds and performance.
• Assist in assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems and mechanical equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, regulators, and related components.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication (TIG, MIG, Stick, etc.).
• Support plant maintenance, repairs, breakdown response, and site cleanup.
• Disassemble defective equipment and install repaired or replacement parts.
• Maintain physical structures and perform facility upkeep.
• Clear work areas using high-pressure hoses and manual labor.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

English communication

Reading writing

Basic math

Multi-tasking

Job description

General Summary

The Maintenance Technician will diagnose, repair, maintain, and support day-to-day plant maintenance across multiple locations. This role requires working safely and productively in an industrial maintenance environment.

Plant Maintenance Technician - PM Shift

General Summary

The Maintenance Technician will diagnose, repair, maintain, and support day-to-day plant maintenance across multiple locations. This role requires working safely and productively in an industrial maintenance environment.

The technician must be flexible and available to support business needs, including day, evening, and overnight shifts, as well as overtime and weekends. This role may also require travel between locations as needed.

Routine duties are performed with minimal supervision. Standard practices and procedures allow the employee to work independently on routine tasks, with occasional review of work in progress and upon completion.

The technician must be highly motivated, able to complete tasks without supervision, and effectively communicate issues to the Manager of Plant Maintenance. Good judgment and common sense are required in all duties. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) may be required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, as responsibilities may change over time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe conditions
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment in compliance with MSHA and OSHA standards
• Inspect rolling equipment and operate skid steer, dump truck, and sweeper as needed
• Track and report maintenance completed, parts replaced, and equipment issues
• Diagnose mechanical issues by identifying unusual equipment sounds and performance
• Identify plant issues and communicate recommendations to management
• Assist in assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems and mechanical equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, regulators, and related components
• Perform welding and metal fabrication (TIG, MIG, Stick, etc.)
• Support plant maintenance, repairs, breakdown response, and site cleanup
• Disassemble defective equipment and install repaired or replacement parts
• Maintain physical structures and perform facility upkeep
• Clear work areas using high-pressure hoses and manual labor
• Clean and lubricate machinery components (shafts, bearings, gears, etc.)
• Maintain conveyors and change gearbox oils
• Operate front-end loader to support plant operations
• Climb stairways and catwalks to perform maintenance tasks
• Load and unload materials and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness across plant and surrounding areas
• Take ownership and accountability for all work performed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use hand tools and job-specific equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Welding experience (TIG, MIG, Stick) preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructionsBasic computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Education And/or Experience

• Combination of education, training, and/or experience required
• 2+ years of relevant experience (equipment, plant, or industrial maintenance)
• Welding experience (certified or non-certified) preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License with acceptable driving record required

Work Schedule

• Flexible schedule required, including day, evening, and overnight shifts
• Overtime and weekend work as needed based on production and maintenance demands

What We Offer

• 2 weeks of PTO (80 hours)
• 8 paid holidays (eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with employer HSA contribution)
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA / HSA accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with discretionary matching (fully vested after 3 years)
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.