Maintenance Tech I

Watts Water Technologies•Spindale, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Maintenance Department, will be responsible for maintenance and repair activities for the building facilities, grounds, as well as production & handling equipment. Maintains, tests and repairs a wide range of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing. An ideal candidate for this position will have a broad range of experience in the building trades, particularly in a manufacturing and industrial warehouse environment.

Requirements

3-5 years minimum of experience in the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate proficiency in areas of experience.
Experience with building & construction trades and best practices / techniques
Basic understanding of common local and national building codes
Proficient with full array of 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 equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc
Highly 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

Specific experience with commercial or industrial building maintenance
Specific experience with manufacturing maintenance
License in a trades area (plumbing, electrician, etc)
OSHA training
Machining experience
Welding / Plasma cutting experience
Commercial Driver’s License, either current and active or past experience in driving
Computer experience preferred but not critical- Outlook, Word, Excel, internet
Multi-lingual: Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics is desired.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical equipment including but not limited to lift & 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 in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line 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.
Install & relocate warehouse racking when needed
Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed or scheduled
Proactively identify problems and take 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 where appropriate
Highly safety-conscious
Willing to work overtime when required.
Performs other duties as required.