Production Maintenance Technician III

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co. in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking an experienced maintenance technician who will specialize in electrical control and industrial systems. You will troubleshoot, repair and test equipment, install machinery, and perform preventive maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 8 years of electrical experience, plus certification training. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds, work on weekends, and follow safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 8 years of electrical experience.
• Certification training or certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work varying shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair faulty equipment using test equipment and knowledge of electrical systems.
• Install, set up and test industrial equipment to ensure proper function.
• Use hand tools, instruments, and shop tools to support essential functions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facilities equipment and systems.
• Document work performed and report equipment problems.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

PLC/HMI

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical certification

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Corporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC 28086Position Type: Full TimeWhile 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 Functions

• Troubleshoot, 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 Specifications

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

Qualifications

Must have the ability to:

• Communicate with others verbally
• 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 environment.
• wear protective gear including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and dust mask
• Able to work a changing shift schedule and on weekends