Maintenance Tech

About the role

This role ensures that SHD industrial machines and equipment run smoothly and reliably at the Mooresville, North Carolina manufacturing facility. The position supports a growing global manufacturer of advanced composite pre-impregnated (prepreg) materials, supplying high-quality prepreg with fast turnaround times and world-class technical support.

Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown, planned, and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Work in accordance with company Quality and Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Safely install and maintain main production and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct fast, effective electrical/mechanical fault finding; identify root causes and implement preventative solutions.
• Inform the Production Manager if a shutdown is required and ensure all plant and equipment is safe before handing back to production.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate spares inventory and ensure proper storage locations.
• Practice continuous improvement and innovation; proactively offer solutions to operational problems.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical work for extended periods.
• Possible weekend work and overtime required.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift, and reach.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift items up to 55 lbs.
• Must have good vision and hearing.
• Ability to work in a typical manufacturing environment on concrete floors.
• Ability to frequently push and pull items up to 105 lbs using lifting equipment.
• Ability to reliably receive and give urgent communications in a factory environment.
• Ability to detect abnormalities and safety signals using visual, tactile, or auditory senses.

Skills and Ability

• Maintain all production and facility equipment to support manufacturing needs.
• Perform diagnostic evaluation on electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment and make necessary repairs.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills (Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Inverter, and Process).
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience performing PMs and repairs.
• Adherence to safety procedures.
• Responsible for daily housekeeping and other assigned duties.
• Self-managing and able to work within a team.
• Clear and effective communicator.
• Experience in the installation of new production lines.
• Welding experience (preferred).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; two-year technical degree or enrollment preferred.
• Experience may substitute for degree.
• Line controls experience (PLCs, servomotors, VFDs, panels, etc.).
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic electrical skills including motor control, electrical distribution, and machinery installation.
• Mechanical skills including repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to write and document procedures, reports, and correspondence.
• Passion for SHD Composite Materials.
• Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do attitude.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with flexibility required at peak periods.

Pay

Hourly wage between $24 and $30.