Production Maintenance Technician II

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company in Kings Mountain, NC seeks a Production Maintenance Technician II to maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems. The role uses drawings and reference materials to diagnose issues and quickly restore operations.

The technician will troubleshoot PLCs, sensors and communications, perform preventive maintenance, and mentor junior staff while reporting to a manager and lead personnel.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires 8 years of related experience, and additional specialized training with certification.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facilities equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical).
• Troubleshoots equipment problems using drawings and reference materials.
• Troubleshoots and repairs PLCs, sensors, and communication pathways to promptly restore operation.
• Mentors and guides junior technicians to develop maintenance skills.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical repair

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Sensors

Job description

# Production Maintenance Technician IIHot JobCorporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC 28086## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryEngineering## 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.## QualificationsRequires a high school diploma or GED. Requires 8 years of related experience, and 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 repairnormal or corrected vision with no color blindnessclimb ladders and or use personnel lifting devices to work at heights.work in non-climate controlled areaswear protective gear including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and dust maskAble to work a changing shift schedule and on weekends