Production Maintenance Technician II

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician who understands hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, metalwork, HVAC, electrical, electronics, control and instrumentation. You may work independently or with helpers to keep equipment running.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting PLCs and sensors, documenting work, mentoring junior technicians, and supporting safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 8 years related experience.
• Additional specialized training with certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work changing shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems using documents and references; performs failure analyses.
• Troubleshoots and repairs PLCs, sensors, and communication pathways to restore operation.
• Documents work performed including preventive and corrective maintenance issues.
• Mentors and guides junior technicians to develop maintenance skills.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Electrical systems

PLCs

Sensors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification training

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Corporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

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