Maintenance Tech B

IPEX•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is seeking a Maintenance Tech B to support machinery and facility maintenance at its Pineville, North Carolina plant. The role supports plant goals by performing maintenance while prioritizing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control. The technician works closely with all departments and performs routine and non-routine tasks within defined standards, applying judgment to select appropriate actions. Work instructions come from the Maintenance Supervisor and may be conveyed through Maintenance Leadhands, who can direct and adjust assignments within defined limits. The position requires considerable physical effort and a moderate level of physical, sensory, and mental demands. The work schedule may vary.

Requirements

Five years of previous electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and welding experience.
Specialized technical knowledge in one or more of the fields of electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, and theoretical mechanics.
Ability to read mechanical blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematic diagrams.
Ability to repair and maintain all plant equipment and diagnose operational problems in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical areas with limited instruction or supervision.
Advanced knowledge of shop fabrication equipment operation.
Limited ability to instruct and lead others.
Advanced welding capabilities in stick, MIG, and TIG.
Advanced understanding of rigging.
Advanced pipe-fitting skills.
Full physical mobility, including the ability to reach, bend, twist, walk, climb, and occasionally lift 50 pounds or more.
Normal vision, not colorblind; normal hearing and English-speaking abilities.
Ability to comply with company safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Support and comply with EH&S policies, procedures, and programs, including safe work practices, emergency preparedness, and applicable work instructions.
Maintain acceptable housekeeping and safe working conditions, and support the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
Attend scheduled employee meetings and training, and participate in required orientation.
Report accidents, incidents, injuries, unsafe practices, hazardous conditions, equipment defects, and non-conformances promptly; cooperate with investigations and provide required documentation.
Use protective guards and personal protective equipment appropriately, and follow lockout/tagout requirements.
Comply with working-at-heights requirements and mobile-equipment safe practices, including pre-use inspections.
Support machinery and facility maintenance activities.
Repair and maintain plant equipment and diagnose electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical operational problems with limited instruction or supervision.
Work closely with all departments and perform other duties as required or assigned.