Production Maintenance Technician

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company in Kings Mountain, NC, is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining production equipment, performing repairs and preventive maintenance, and supporting plant facilities. The role requires independent work and collaboration with senior technicians.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience or certified training.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of related maintenance experience or additional specialized training with certification.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work at heights.
• Must wear protective gear and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment problems using drawings and references.
• Document work performed, including maintenance issues.
• Assist senior technicians and follow supervisor directions.
• Work in shifts including weekends as required.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or certification

Tools

Hand tools

Shop tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Production Maintenance Technician# Production Maintenance TechnicianHot JobCorporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC 28086## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryEngineering## Description**Job Summary**While possessing a comprehensive understanding of maintenance and repair principles, the technician will work independently or with others to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled duties in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, metalwork, HVAC, electrical, electronics, control and instrumentation.**Essential Functions**Uses hand tools and basic shop tools to support essential functions.Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facilities equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical).While using documents, drawings and reference materials, troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance).Complies with established safety, health, environmental policies. Adheres to company policies, guidelines and procedures.Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve efficiency, capability and yield.Documents work performed including preventative and corrective maintenance issues.Assists higher-level technicians as directed.Reports to a supervisor and works under the direction of senior personnel. Will also work under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.## QualificationsRequires a high school diploma or GED. Requires 3 years of related experience, or additional specialized training with certificationMust have the ability to:occasionally lift 50 pounds unassistedhear and respond quickly to alarms and radio communicationswalk, stand, sit, bend or kneel to access equipment for repairmanual dexterity and coordination to reasonably handle large and small machine parts.normal or corrected vision with good depth perception and no color blindnessclimb ladders and or use personnel lifting devices to work at heights.work in non-climate controlled areaswear protective gear such as safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, dust mask, etc.Able to work a changing shift schedule and on weekends