Maintenance Technician / 2nd Shift

Job Description

Danfoss has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician, at our Forest City, North Carolina facility.  Candidates for this position must be local to the area, as we do not offer relocation benefits.  
 

SUMMARY

• Actively supports all maintenance programs to improve machine performance. Identifies and suggests design changes to increase equipment life span, reduce costs, increase production efficiency, and improve product quality.
• Brings health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
• Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
• Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
• Actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Mentor new co-workers in hazard recognition and safe work behavior.
• Maintains housekeeping in work area.
• Maintains health and safety equipment in good working order.
• Supports the MESH Policy and Procedures.
• Understands, supports, and complies with all regulatory standards and company policies
• Communicates with co-workers, management, internal and external customers, and others in a courteous, professional, and proactive manner.
• Participates in preventative maintenance and corrective action
• Responsible for providing own hand tools 

This is a 2nd Shift position.  

Job Responsibilities

• ​​​​​​Understands and apply National Electric Code regulations
• Installs and maintains electrical systems including running conduit, pulling wire, control wiring, and trouble shooting in order to provide electrical expertise to the facility.
• Reads and understands blueprints, manuals, and diagrams to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Possesses strong mechanical background, including hydraulic and pneumatic system repair and application.
• Performs  Arc, TIG, and MIG welding, including oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing.
• Uses machine tools to perform turning, facing, drilling, threading, boring, and reaming operations.
• Has the ability to work with minimal direction.
• Possesses computer skills to allow use of Maintenance Work Order software.
• Operates lift trucks, man lifts and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
• Fabricates various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair or replace that which is not operating properly or efficiently.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.

Background & Skills

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Industrial mechanical/electrical experience, minimum five (5) years or Associates degree plus three (3) years experience
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be local – no relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use advanced testing equipment and hand tools
• PC Skills:  Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Datastream
• Basic mechanical knowledge and basic PLC logic circuit troubleshooting; PLC Certification
• Understanding of NFPA 70 including NFPA 70E
• Boiler and Pressure Vessel experience and certification
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic experience and Pneumatic/Hydraulic Technician certification
• Fire Suppression Systems experience and license
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in team environment
• Electrician License (Residential/Commercial/Master)
• HVAC License

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Pe