Maintenance B

Pay Rate: $28.65 per hour

Category/Shift: Hourly / Full-Time: 2-2-3 Schedule (6:00 pm - 6:00 am)

Physical Location: Newton Container, 1525 Mt Olive Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658

About the role

We are looking for self-motivated individuals capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of containerboard plant machinery and equipment
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricate and clean parts
• Start devices to test their performance
• Set up and operate drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Move, position, and replace heavy equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls
• Push toolbox to work areas; carry, lift, and transport parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means
• Perform plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation
• Oil and grease machines
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wire and cables
• Replace faulty electrical components on machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices
• Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors
• Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
• Clean work area, tools, and equipment
• Utilize computer for work order entry and completion status
• Initiate purchase orders for parts for machines
• Engage in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas

Requirements

• Knowledge in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery
• Maintenance experience in corrugated industry is a plus
• Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics technologies
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to fully cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities
• Able to work with computer systems for maintenance processes, stores, and work orders
• Provide own tools initially (tools worn out on the job will be replaced)
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willing and able to work third shift, call-ins, holidays, and overtime

Skills

• Use of personal protective equipment: cut-resistant gloves and sleeves, heat-resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, bump cap, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes
• Continuous use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screwdrivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches (ranging from a small 4” screwdriver to a 36” pipe wrench)
• Tasks range from fine adjustments requiring dexterity (e.g., circuit board adjustments) to applying force with both hands (e.g., breaking pipe fittings)

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k matching program
• Medical and dental coverage
• Education and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Voluntary benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets

Schedule

2-2-3 Schedule: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am