Maintenance Tech I

Watts Water•Spindale, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Maintenance department and is responsible for maintenance and repair activities for building facilities, grounds, and production and handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in the building trades, particularly in a manufacturing and industrial warehouse environment.

Requirements

3+ years of demonstrated experience in the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic fields.
Highly safety conscious.
Experience with building and construction trades and best practices/ techniques.
Basic understanding of common local and national building codes.
Proficient with hand and power tools.
Working understanding of properties of various materials including wood, metals, and plastics.
Working understanding of electrical principles.
Able to understand and communicate proficiently in English.
Experience in operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.
Mechanically inclined.
Experience with and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Personally motivated and able to work with minimal supervision or direction.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial or industrial building maintenance.
Experience with manufacturing maintenance.
Licensed in a trade (ex: plumbing, electrician, etc.).
OSHA training.
Machining experience.
Welding/ Plasma cutting experience.
Commercial Driver’s License, either current or past.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet use.
Multi-lingual: Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical equipment, including but not limited to lift and transport trucks, water plumbing, and specialized production test equipment.
Plans and performs work requiring a strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principles.
Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment for machine activation and shutdown in accordance with OSHA and Watts safety requirements.
Advises operators and supervisors of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical and mechanical equipment and components.
Installs and relocates warehouse racking.
Maintains company performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed or scheduled.
Proactively identifies problems and takes prompt action.
Informs appropriate management and other maintenance mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
Trains and assists other maintenance team members.
Willing to work overtime when required.
Performs other duties as required.