Electrician/Mechanic - 1

Granges Americas•Salisbury, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Electrician/Mechanic performs electro-mechanic duties with a high degree of independence and skill acquired through experience and technical training. The position involves corrective actions, repairs, and installations for plant equipment and utilities. Electro-Mechanics have general knowledge of plant equipment and systems and specialize in either the electrical or mechanical discipline. They must perform work of acceptable quality and quantity throughout the plant, with specialized skills required for particular assignments. Specific responsibilities may be assigned or requested by supervision, and work must meet established performance standards. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with a certificate from a secondary technical or vocational school, one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. The employee must be able to read and write simple correspondence, communicate effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings, acquire basic computer skills, use measuring equipment, and apply knowledge of lubricants and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The job involves regular standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent walking, handling objects, climbing or balancing, and talking or hearing; and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The work environment regularly includes wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration, with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and high heat. Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A certificate from a secondary technical or vocational school, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to acquire basic computer skills to enter and extract information.
Ability to use measuring equipment such as a micrometer and tape measure.
Working knowledge of lubricants and their proper use in filters, oil reservoirs, and grease fittings.
Ability to learn alignment procedures for various types of equipment.
Understanding of and ability to apply knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret graphic representations.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common sense and problem-solving skills.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly standing, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently walking, handling objects, climbing or balancing, and talking or hearing.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in conditions involving wet or humid environments, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and high heat.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection as required.

Responsibilities

Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and orderly.
Coordinate with other craftspeople when moving, changing, or placing materials, parts, and supplies for equipment and utility work.
Maintain filters and required maintenance records.
Perform routine maintenance on gas, diesel, and electric industrial trucks.
Inspect equipment for worn or defective parts, assess its operating condition, and repair or replace parts as needed.
Keep records of piping and equipment relocations.
Work with manufacturers’ representatives on new installations and equipment problems.
Align equipment such as pumps, motors, controls, and gear drives.
Change mill and caster rolls as requested and prepare equipment for production start-up.
Keep records on gas, oil, and water meters.
Assemble and maintain bearings.
Maintain and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Use and care for hand and power tools according to safety and good operating practices.
Perform other maintenance duties as assigned or requested.
Complete assigned duties within allotted time and in compliance with Maintenance Department practices and established procedures.
Follow safety rules and established guidelines for attendance, breaks, on-call responsibilities, and company policies.
Identify machinery malfunctions or breakdowns, advise the supervisor, and report machinery, safety, or personnel issues.
Recognize and report safety hazards, unsafe activities, misuse, theft, or damage of company property.
Support open communication with supervisors and fellow employees.
Obtain supplies necessary to perform assigned duties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and supplemental health coverage.
Company-paid disability and life insurance, with additional coverage options.
24/7 Teladoc access for urgent care and mental-health visits, plus diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling.
Employee assistance program.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
Free one-on-one financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors.
Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment for production positions.
Paid technical training and safety certifications.
Service awards for every fifth company anniversary.
Paid time off, including company holidays and vacation, with increases based on seniority.
Company-hosted employee and family events, including cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations.
College scholarships for employees’ children, earning $1,000–$2,500 annually.
$20,000 infertility coverage for employees enrolled in a company medical plan.