Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

TekPro is representing an established manufacturing company in the Kings Mountain, NC area that is looking to add an experienced Maintenance Technician to its team.

This is a 1st shift, direct-hire opportunity for a well-rounded technician with a combination of mechanical, electrical, and fabrication experience. The position will focus on keeping production equipment running reliably through troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment improvements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on manufacturing and production equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime
• Repair and replace motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, belts, chains, and other mechanical components
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, motors, sensors, switches, and controls
• Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs, modifications, brackets, guards, and other plant needs
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and identify the cause of recurring failures
• Read equipment manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Preferred Background

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Experience with motors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair production equipment
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus
• Experience in plastics, chemical, compounding, process manufacturing, or a similar production environment is a plus

Schedule & Compensation

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Up to $35/hour, based on experience
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Stable manufacturing environment