Production Maintenance Technician III

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co. seeks a skilled maintenance technician in Kings Mountain, NC to troubleshoot and repair electrical/control systems, PLC/HMI I/O devices, hydraulics, pneumatics and related industrial equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document work, and assist with safety compliance on a busy plant floor. The role requires 8 years of electrical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and additional certified training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 8 years electrical experience with additional specialized training/certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair faulty equipment using test equipment.
• Install, set up and test industrial equipment to ensure proper function.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facilities equipment.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians; report to manager.

Skills

Electrical experience

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical certification/training

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

While possessing a superior understanding of maintenance and repair principles, the technician will perform skilled tasks in the areas of electrical control and distribution, PLC/HMI I/O devices, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other industrial systems.Essential FunctionsTroubleshoot, test, and repair as needed faulty equipment using test equipment and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electrical unit and system.Install, set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.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 reference materials, troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems. Performs equipment failure analysis. Documents work performed.Comply with established safety, health, environmental policies. Adheres to company policies, guidelines and procedures.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.Job SpecificationsRequires a high school diploma or GED. Requires 8 years of electrical experience, and additional specialized training with certificationRequires a high school diploma or GED. Requires 8 years of electrical experience, and additional specialized training with certificationMust have the ability to:Communicate with others verballyoccasionally 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 environment.wear protective gear including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and dust maskAble to work a changing shift schedule and on weekends