Maintenance Technician - Electrical/Mechanical (2nd Shift)

Role Summary

This is an on-site position at our Allen Plant in Gastonia, NC.

The Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Technician must be able to repair, install, replace, and maintain electro-mechanical equipment. They will also diagnose equipment failure and make repairs to equipment per manufacture recommendations and / or appropriate work instructions.

Main Tasks

-  Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installation
-  Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
-  Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
-  Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
-  Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC’s, industrial electrical and electronic control systems, and other related devices
-  Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
-  Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical systems
-  Documenting processes and maintaining service records in the CMMS System
-  Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies
-  Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings
− Must maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area and participate in shop clean-up schedules and projects

Your Profile

Education:
- High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of an Industrial Maintenance program or related program, certification, diploma, or Journeyman’s certification
Experience:
-   A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and/or hydraulic systems
Required Skills:
-  Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and do basic PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)

-  Have basic knowledge of O.S.H.A., State and Local codes
-  Ability to repair defective parts in compliance with O.S.H.A., State and Local codes
− Ability to maintain appropriate records such as work orders, timesheets, etc.
− Ability to operate all maintenance equipment in accordance with safety requirements
− Root cause problem-solving and creative thinking
− Must be able to work independently with a sense of urgency as well as lead a small project team
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Skills:

- Hands-on knowledge in using MicroSoft Excel

- Experience working with SAP (or other ERP systems)