Maintenance Tech

About the role

Since 1892, OPW has been a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, serving customers worldwide. This role is based onsite in our Whitsett, North Carolina facility and operates on a Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm schedule with the ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment at the proper intervals.
• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Review production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing.
• Complete projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Respond to maintenance requests after being submitted through an automated system.
• Test equipment for proper operation and safety.
• Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework.
• Verifies equipment functionality prior to returning to operations after repairs, change over or machine adjustments.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms.
• Checks product for visual defects.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
• Analyze and record root cause of production delays on daily production reports.
• Repair and adjust small machines, e.g. drill presses, punch presses, grinding and buffing heads, riveters, bench power and hand tools to involve replacement of bearings, spindles, electrical switches, etc.
• Work from drawings, sketches, specifications, schematics and manufacturer manuals.
• Use scale, square, levels, miscellaneous power bench tools, wrenches, carpentry tools, etc.
• Apply oil and grease to equipment in absence of oiler and greaser.
• Perform product examination and rework when line is down due to causes beyond mechanic’s control.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in skilled trades.

Skills

• Well-rounded knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of building codes is desirable.
• Basic reading, writing, and computation skills.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is determined by several job-related, non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.