Plant Maintenance Technician: Upkeep & Repair Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in North Carolina seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for uptime and efficiency of plant machinery and assets by performing preventive maintenance and repairs to keep the plant running at peak performance.

The role covers mechanical and electrical diagnostics, use of PM systems, and coordination with production to minimize downtime. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and relevant technical training or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus an associates degree.
• Industry-specific training in electronics, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC or robotics.
• Five+ years in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Ability to troubleshoot and read drawings/instructions.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, operates or tests machinery to diagnose malfunctions and keep equipment running.
• Utilize PM systems to reduce equipment downtime.
• Dismantles machines to access defective parts and perform repairs.
• Maintains and repairs specialized equipment and wiring, piping, or components.
• Gathers information to order parts and plan repair work from schematics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Industry-specific training (electronics, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC, robotics)

Tools

PM systems

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in North Carolina seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for uptime and efficiency of plant machinery and assets by performing preventive maintenance and repairs to keep the plant running at peak performance.

The role covers mechanical and electrical diagnostics, use of PM systems, and coordination with production to minimize downtime. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and relevant technical training or certification.