Maintenance Mechanic

SCN BestCo•Mooresville, NC

15d•$33 - $42

About The Position

SCN BestCo is a leading developer and manufacturer of vitamin, mineral and supplement, over-the-counter, and prebiotic/probiotic products. The Maintenance Mechanic responds to production equipment breakdowns, performs machining and repairs, installs processing equipment, and carries out preventive maintenance. The role requires working with mechanical, electrical, welding, and pipe-fitting tasks while following the company’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. The position is listed as a 12-hour night shift, with overtime available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, with basic electrical, welding, and pipe-fitting skills.
Technical understanding.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good writing, reading, and math skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with peers, managers, and production staff.
Sound knowledge of the strengths and mechanical properties of materials.
Ability to use common precision measuring instruments, gauges, and hand tools.
Supply a quality set of standard and metric mechanic’s tools.
Understanding of proper lubrication techniques.
Ability to work accurately within machine-specified tolerances.
Ability to deal with uncertainty.
Basic computer and email skills.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and shifts, including 2nd, 3rd, or 12-hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of maintenance experience.
Experience working in an industrial setting.
PLC experience.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
NCMI graduate.

Responsibilities

Respond rapidly to production breakdowns with urgency.
Lay out and perform complex machining operations on replacement parts using lathes, milling machines, drills, and surface grinders.
Interpret blueprints, sketches, and other specifications.
Diagnose machine faults, determine necessary repairs, and strip down and reassemble equipment.
Install plant processing equipment, including copper, stainless steel, plastic, and iron pipefitting.
Troubleshoot and repair vacuum, centrifugal, diaphragm, gear, and reciprocating pumps.
Inspect plant equipment and machinery for proper lubrication and perform other preventive maintenance.
Weld metal objects using TIG, oxyacetylene, brazing, or arc-welding apparatus.
Perform simple adjustments, repairs, or replacements on motors, controls, and electrical equipment.
Follow SCN BestCo’s LOTO policy and procedures to isolate equipment from hazardous energy before cleaning, service, or maintenance activities.
Learn the operating and maintenance requirements of production machines and equipment.