IND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC B - 1st Shift - $24.00 - $20.00
About The Position
Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company that has been in business for over 100 years. It designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic B installs and repairs production and building equipment, special-purpose machines, utility systems, controls, piping, and tubing. The role also involves preventive maintenance, repairs to plant facilities, carpentry, machine-tool operation, welding, and sheet-metal work. The mechanic follows ISO 9001 work instructions and standards, company safety guidelines, and housekeeping practices, and works scheduled overtime as needed. The position is located in Valdese, North Carolina, on the first shift. The posting lists the title with a pay figure of $24.00 - $20.00, but identifies the salary range as undisclosed.
Requirements
- Proficient in reading, writing, and performing basic math in English.
- Experience in welding, pipefitting, and air compressors.
- Good mechanical ability.
- Good physical condition; heavy lifting is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties safely according to Valdese Weavers guidelines; promptly report job-related injuries and safety hazards and participate in safety programs.
- Maintain attendance practices that meet established company goals.
- Meet deadlines and production quotas, follow instructions, work scheduled overtime, and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
- Install and repair production and building equipment, special-purpose machines, high-pressure steam, water, air, and gas lines or systems, electrical and electronic controls, piping, and tubing according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards.
- Repair plant facilities, including flooring and tile, and perform general carpentry work.
- Inspect equipment for proper lubrication and perform preventive maintenance.
- Check problem areas, make repairs or adjustments, and refer complex situations to higher-classified mechanics or a supervisor.
- Operate machine tools.
- Weld and work with sheet metal as required.
- Clean up after maintenance activities using good housekeeping standards.
- Perform other duties needed to complete the job or assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.
- A $50 attendance bonus for each two-week period with no missed time, excluding shutdown periods; the posting states this is equivalent to an additional $0.62 per hour.
- Second- and third-shift employees receive a $1.00 shift premium.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
