Maintenance Technician III - 3rd shift

About the role

The 3rd Shift Production Maintenance Technician III will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, and installation tasks both on the facilities, physical plant equipment, as well as production equipment and machinery. This position requires demonstration of competency for all activities that either directly or indirectly affect product safety and quality. The individual will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations
• Perform safety and environmental inspections, as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Utilization of predictive maintenance tools (ultrasonic, vibration analysis, laser alignment)
• Proactively look for equipment trends, root causes and variances; develop action plans for and implement improvements
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all plant and production equipment
• Quickly respond to and correct equipment mechanical and electrical issues
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace defective/worn equipment parts, control devices, motors, belts, pneumatic systems, etc.
• Knowledge, including the recognition and discovery of gearboxes, motors, pulleys, gears and identification of belts, bearings, seals, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of boilers and steam-related components, environmental control room systems/operation/control, dust extraction systems (PMs, repairs)
• Perform assigned PM and PdM tasks
• Perform lab equipment installation, PMs, calibration, and repairs
• Solid knowledge and understanding of PLC and related controls
• High proficiency at performing equipment changeovers
• In-depth and demonstrated knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems
• Proficiency with variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Proficient in operating machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, grinders, drill press, etc.)
• Proficient in use of welding equipment – gas/MIG/TIG
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings
• Must be willing to work in a team environment
• Positive attitude, willingness, and desire to learn
• Operate motorized powered lifts (forklift, scissor lift, one-man lift, etc.); eligibility determined by Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Grade level movement dependent on demonstrated equipment knowledge, tracked via Maintenance Training Matrix
• Additional duties as assigned

About the team

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician III to join our dynamic and forward-thinking group. As a key member, you will play a pivotal role in an extraordinary Maintenance Department, which promotes a culture of continuous learning, actively encouraging technicians to participate in our in-house RISE development program. This program rewards employees for gaining new skills that drive the company's success. While we emphasize collaboration, individual contributions play a key role in career growth and personal success.

Qualifications

Required

• Skills: Mechanical, electrical, welding, and carpentry skills
• Experience: 8+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to operate motorized powered lifts (forklift, scissor lift, one-man lift, etc.); eligibility determined by Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Preferred

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology/Mechatronics, and/or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics
• HVAC training/experience/education
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory experience
• Food manufacturing or packaging experience, and/or blending equipment, batching operation systems

Physical demands

Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers. Manual dexterity required. Arduous: heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work environment

The manufacturing facility is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate, with some areas requiring hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

Benefits

• Group Health Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs: 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave, and time off for voting