Production Maintenance Technician II

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced technician to handle maintenance and repair tasks across various systems, including hydraulics, HVAC, and electrical. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, 8 years of experience, and the ability to work in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Requires 8 years of related experience and specialized training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must work in non-climate controlled areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and sensors.
• Mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Electronics

Control and Instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Instruments

Basic Shop Tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Corporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Engineering

Description

Job Summary

While possessing a superior understanding of maintenance and repair principles, the technician will work independently or with helper to perform a variety of skilled duties in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, metalwork, HVAC, electrical, electronics, control and instrumentation.

Essential Functions

Uses hand tools, instruments, 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).

Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, sensors, and communication pathways to promptly return equipment to operational status.

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.

Mentors and guides junior technicians to develop maintenance skills.

Reports to a manager and works under the direction of lead personnel. Will also work under the general direction of functional area manager.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires 8 years of related experience, and additional specialized training with certification

Must have the ability to:

occasionally lift 50 pounds unassisted

hear and respond quickly to alarms and radio communications

walk, stand, sit, bend or kneel to access equipment for repair

normal or corrected vision with no color blindness

climb ladders and or use personnel lifting devices to work at heights.

work in non-climate controlled areas

wear protective gear including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and dust mask

Able to work a changing shift schedule and on weekends