Maintenance Technician

Job Reference: WM - 3622

Location: High Point NC

Salary: $34/hr - $38/hr

Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

We’re supporting our client, a leading global packaging manufacturer based in High Point, North Carolina who are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Technician will have experience working in a manufacturing environment, as well as knowledge of troubleshooting and problem solving.

 

Salary:                         $34/hr – $38/hr

Benefits:                      Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + more

Job Type:                    Direct Hire

Location:                     High Point NC

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:               Monday to Wednesday – 3 x 12 Hour Shifts (5pm-5am)

 

Job Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll maintain the day-to-day operations of the facility and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the machines and equipment on the plant floor under the direction of the Director of Maintenance. You’ll also be responsible for keeping production machines operating on all shifts at maximum capacity with minimum downtime in order to maintain overall efficiency and productivity, as well as follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and comply with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Maintenance Technician II on various projects
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance to the machines to ensure that they operate efficiently and that the physical condition does not deteriorate.
  • Completes work orders following proper operating procedures in as timely, safe, and as efficient manner as possible.
  • Responsible for alerting the Director of Maintenance of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur
  • Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
  • Coordinate special projects as directed by the Director of Maintenance
  • Ensure compliance of all work-related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner
  • Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines.
  • Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors and fellow employees
  • Carry cell phone as required for on-call maintenance
  • Cleans spills in work area from machines or tools.
  • Maintains a proper inventory of parts and supplies; completing requisitions as needed.
  • Interacts with operators and production supervisors to determine defect solutions.
  • Direct and assist with training lower-level staff to install, maintain, or repair equipment including print reading and electronic documentation.
  • Observes mechanical devices in operation, listens to sounds, and watches processes to locate areas of trouble.
  • Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined

 

About You:

  • 3 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
  • LOTO (Lock Out/ Tag Out)
  • Familiar with OSHA rules and regulations
  • Excellent communication, coaching and training skills
  • Ability to multi-task – possess analytical skills and critical thinking skills
  • Competent in Safety
  • Competent in Communication
  • Coaching/ Training Ability
  • Quality Competency
  • Interpersonal Relationships/ Teamwork
  • Accountability/ Dependability
  • Troubleshooting/ Problem Solving Ability
  • Has initiative
  • Knowledge of Field/ Technical Expertise
  • Productivity/ Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Procedures/Documentation/Reporting

 

Job Application:

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the USA.