Maintenance Technician I - 3rd shift

Vericast•High Point, NC

2d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Vericast is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for its printing team in High Point. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities, supports operators with minor maintenance issues, and helps keep systems operating efficiently while minimizing downtime. The technician demonstrates equipment operation, tests equipment, analyzes malfunctions, and performs basic troubleshooting and repairs. The role requires proficiency in at least one area of printing bindery or packaging machine maintenance and the ability to rebuild equipment. The technician maintains records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard-setting processes; communicates problems beyond their abilities to the support group; and follows processes for purchasing, using, and recording consumables. The technician also assists Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with repairs and equipment or plant upgrades. The position is based in a temperature-controlled, bright, clean manufacturing environment. The schedule is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with potential overtime. The hourly pay rate is $23.00–$27.00, depending on experience, plus a $1.75 hourly shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition assistance after 90 days, referral bonuses, life insurance, employee assistance, and pet insurance. The role involves regular communication with equipment operators, team leaders, managers, suppliers, internal and external customers, and corporate engineering. Daily judgment is required when prioritizing machine downtime and troubleshooting. Team members are expected to follow safety and security policies, support audits, and contribute to continuous improvement and training.

Requirements

Strong mechanical reasoning skills and conscientiousness.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience using Windows-based PC applications.
Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and hot work permit procedures.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions.
Ability to learn and follow safety regulations and job instructions.
Ability to perform physical labor, prolonged walking and standing, lifting up to 40 lbs. regularly, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Proficiency in at least one area of printing bindery or packaging machine maintenance.
Ability to perform equipment rebuilds and basic troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and/or electronic courses.

Responsibilities

Assist operators with minor maintenance issues and replace broken or damaged items in a timely manner.
Perform electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs in response to equipment errors or failures.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and audits.
Assist with facilities maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Review and interpret performance data to identify and implement performance improvement activities.
Perform maintenance best practices.
Lead and/or assist with local Engineering upgrades and projects.
Operate and test equipment, analyze malfunctions, and perform repairs or rebuilds.
Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard-setting processes.
Communicate equipment problems beyond personal abilities to the support group.
Follow processes for purchasing, using, and recording consumables.
Assist Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with repairs and equipment or plant upgrades.
Communicate with operators to determine whether mechanical or human error contributed to equipment breakdowns.
Keep team leaders or managers informed of status and coordinate equipment priorities.
Support internal and external audits, safety and security policies, and continuous improvement activities.