Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance.
• Completes 5S, GMP, and Kaizen events.
• Assists and supports production by providing mechanical maintenance and answering line calls.
• Troubleshoots and locates the source of problems during mechanical device operation.
• Performs proactive line inspections to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Performs job setups and changeovers on forming machines, handling and gauging hardware, vision systems, automatic packing and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, schematics, blueprints, and equipment.
• Tests, repairs, and maintains emergency and normal electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Performs electrical changes, updates, modifications, and installation of new equipment.
• Determines changes in part requirements by inspecting and measuring various instruments.
• Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Aids in the collection of data related to trends and assists with the production of maintenance reports.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with outside electrical contractors and repair organizations.
• Affirms all assigned equipment is clean and all safety guarding is in place.
• Performs mechanical/electrical safety checks on equipment and systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates with various departments such as engineering, operations, quality, and production.
• Demonstrates behavior that meets Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety, and Good Housekeeping requirements.
• Supports Quality Management System (QMS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Formula G initiatives.

Education/Experience

• Two-year electrical degree preferred or five years of electrical experience in manufacturing.
• Industrial Maintenance Degree or Certification in Electrical, Electronics, or North Carolina Licensed or Registered Electrician required.
• Prior experience of 2-4 years in related manufacturing environment.
• Lockout/Tagout certified or experience.

Formal Qualifications/Competencies Required

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical diagrams and drawings.

Behavioral Attributes

• Values – Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Bold Innovation & Teamwork.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Works in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good organizational skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Good communications, patience, and diplomacy in dealing with others.
• Orderly and clean environment.