Senior Millwright/ Electromechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Laurinburg, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Wood Fibers is seeking a Senior Millwright/Electromechanical Technician for the 2nd shift at the Laurinburg, NC facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing production equipment in a safe, efficient manner, with emphasis on maintenance, quality, and safety compliance.

Key responsibilities include performing scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs, setting up machinery for production runs, and reading manuals and work orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical Degree required.
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs of production equipment.
• Reads and interprets manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Safely operates mobile equipment and adheres to safety rules.
• Supports the Maintenance Supervisor and participates in safety meetings.

Skills

Exceptional Organizational Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Degree

Tools

None

Job description

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Senior Millwright/ Electromechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

Full Time Technical Laurinburg, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1348

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the2nd Shift Senior Millwright/Electromechanical Technicianrole in our Laurinburg, NC facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Millwright/Electromechanical Technicianwill operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:

MAINTENANCE

• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled productions runs.
• Performs mechanical work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Responsible for PM's of all plant equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front loader, telehandler, skid steer, man lift, and yard/jockey trailer combination.
• May work in other duties as assigned.

QUALITY

• Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers.
• Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed.

SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION

• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
• Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
• Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.
• Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department.
• Conducts tests and reports items regarding insurance qualifications to meet safety regulations and standards.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to work in extreme weather
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly

OTHER DUTIES

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager with other initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Technical Degree
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing)
• Exceptional Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• PLC programming and troubleshooting is preferred
• Ability to read blue prints

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Warehouse

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax [phone]

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC