Industrial Maintenance Tech 1 NIGHTS - NC

Paragon Films, Inc.•Township of Taylorsville, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech 1 helps ensure the continuous operation of Paragon properties, including production equipment and facilities. Working with management, the role prioritizes maintenance needs, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops maintenance skills. The position follows established guidelines and company policies to support safe and efficient production operations. The role performs mechanical, electrical, and structural maintenance and repairs; basic troubleshooting of PLC, drive, and robotics systems; basic welding and wiring; inspections and repairs; and maintenance documentation. It also supports maintenance inventory and housekeeping, prioritizes work to minimize production downtime, and maintains current knowledge of equipment and maintenance practices through ongoing learning. The position involves 12-hour shifts, overtime, shift rotations, schedule changes, and on-call response to maintenance needs, including off-shift calls. Work is indoors in hot or cold, moderately loud conditions, with required use of PPE.

Requirements

Minimum of one to three years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment working on both facilities and machinery.
Ability to read, interpret, and use blueprints.
Basic welding skills.
Basic to intermediate wiring skills.
Knowledge and skill in using hand tools and other maintenance-related tools, including selecting appropriate tools for jobs.
Ability to use sound judgment in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes, manage multiple tasks and unexpected delays, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to be on call and respond to maintenance calls during off-shift hours.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to practice and promote teamwork.
Dependability with attendance and punctuality, and ability to be on call for maintenance issues.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing and walking continuously on concrete floors during 12-hour shifts, lifting and moving stated weights, climbing, and using PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintenance experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and physical structures, including simple motors and AC/DC drives.
Work with or monitor PLCs, drive systems, and robotics at a basic level and troubleshoot within those systems.
Record daily tasks, shift reports, and work orders accurately and promptly in the Computerized Maintenance System.
Perform basic welding tasks in a manufacturing environment.
Use blueprints to understand machinery and facilities maintenance requirements.
Perform basic wiring and advanced or complex wiring tasks under supervision.
Inspect equipment to identify basic failures or maintenance needs, perform authorized repairs, and follow maintenance and reporting procedures.
Observe and follow all safety requirements and procedures.
Prioritize maintenance work to minimize production downtime and coordinate priorities and significant issues with the manager.
Help maintain the maintenance department by returning inventory to its proper locations and completing housekeeping tasks.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of machines, facilities, equipment, electrical tasks, and related job functions through ongoing learning.
Respond to maintenance calls and needs during off-shift hours as needed.