Maintenance Technician I (3rd Shift / 10pm-6:30am)

Overview

 THE ROLE:

 

The 3rd Shift Production Maintenance Technician I will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, and installation tasks both on the facilities, physical plant equipment, as well as production equipment, and machinery. This position requires demonstration of competency for all activities that either directly or indirectly affect product safety and quality. The individual will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC.

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

 

This role involves ensuring safe, efficient operation of production and facility systems through comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support.

 

• Safety & Housekeeping: Follow all OSHA and company safety rules, perform required safety/environmental inspections, and maintain a clean work area.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Complete PM/PdM tasks using tools such as ultrasonic testing, vibration analysis, and laser alignment. Identify trends and root causes to drive improvements.
• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Quickly diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues. Replace or service motors, belts, bearings, seals, pneumatic components, gearboxes, pulleys, and other machine parts.
• Technical Skills: Read electrical/mechanical schematics; perform equipment changeovers; work with PLCs, VFDs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems.
• Fabrication & Machine Shop Work: Operate mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and use gas/MIG/TIG welding equipment.
• Facility & Building Maintenance: Perform carpentry, painting, flooring, sheetrock repairs, lighting replacement, boiler/steam system maintenance, dust extraction system work, and A/V setup/teardown. Install and repair lab equipment.
• Team & Work Ethic: Work collaboratively, maintain a positive attitude, continuously learn, and perform other duties as assigned

 

Grade level movement dependent on demonstrated equipment knowledge, tracked via Maintenance Training Matrix.

 

 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

Are you ready to be part of an outstanding Maintenance team? We are seeking a  motivated Maintenance Technician I to join our dynamic and forward-thinking group. As a key member, you will play a pivotal role in an extraordinary Maintenance Department, which promotes a culture of continuous learning, actively encouraging technicians to participate in our in-house RISE development program. This amazing program rewards employees for gaining new skills that drive the company's success. While we emphasize teamwork, individual contributions play a key role in career growth and personal success.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

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Job Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

 

Skills:

 

• Mechanical skills
• Electrical skills
• Welding skills
• Carpentry skills
• This position will require the employee to operate a motorized powered lift i.e. Forklift, Scissor lift, one man lift, etc. An MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) will determine an employee's eligibility to operate these lifts.
• ***A Valid driver's license is required for this position.***

 

Experience: 

• 2-4 years of maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

         

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology/Mechatronics, and/or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics
• 2 years of work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment as a set-up/changeover technician
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory experience.
• Food manufacturing or packaging experience, and/or blending equipment, batching operation systems

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

 

Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing