Maintenance Technician I - CAM - CCM

About the Role

Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and boiler systems throughout the facility; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other high-level maintenance tasks with the ability to work independently and efficiently to ensure timely production processes. Expected hours are 40 per week on a varied shift schedule of 8–10 hour shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required. This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 paid in three increments: $1,000 at 90 days, $1,000 at 180 days, and $1,000 at 270 days.

Responsibilities

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Adjust, install, fabricate, and make modifications of equipment to maintain or improve safety, quality of operational conditions, or equipment efficiency.
• Comply and participate in regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS).
• Troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and PLCs.
• Calibrate controls instrumentation.
• Maintain and enhance electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
• Provide training to Maintenance Technicians I & II as needed.
• Articulate to vendors/engineers machine issues to resolve technical issues.
• Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools.
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Have boiler operator certification or ability to obtain boiler certification.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes including NEMA, NFPA 70E, Arc Flash.
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills, including ability to utilize electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter).
• Complete knowledge of all plant equipment (Level III).
• Ability to use hand & portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED required, or technical school.
• Three to five (3–5) years related maintenance experience.
• Previous experience preferred in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler maintenance.
• Mechanical background with rotating equipment.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience.
• Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
• PLC knowledge.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to ambient/outside temperatures, dust, mechanical parts, pinch points, increased noise levels, hazardous mechanical, electrical, and chemical substances/equipment, and confined workspaces. This is a fully onsite position; the employee must be physically present at the designated work location during scheduled hours. In-person attendance is essential for collaboration, access to onsite resources, and performance of job responsibilities. Employees must comply with all site-specific safety, security, and conduct policies.

Physical Requirements

According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Frequency scale: Occasionally (0–30%) | Frequently (31–60%) | Continuously (61–100%)

• Lifting or carrying 1–10 lbs — Frequently
• Lifting or carrying 11–20 lbs — Frequently
• Lifting or carrying 21–40 lbs — Occasionally
• Lifting or carrying 41–50 lbs