Maintenance Technician I 1st Shift

Volvo Group•Kings Mountain, NC

10d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will support safe, continuous production by performing routine scheduled maintenance, minor repairs, and basic troubleshooting on plant machinery, tools, and facility systems. Working under guided supervision, you will help keep equipment and infrastructure clean and operational while developing technical skills and following facility safety guidelines. The role is primarily indoors in a manufacturing facility, with occasional outdoor facility maintenance. It involves exposure to noise, grease, oil, dust, electrical currents, and potentially hazardous materials, and may require work in tight or non-climate-controlled spaces. The schedule may include weekends, overtime, or on-call duty to support 24/7 operations. The base pay is $24.00–$27.00 per hour, with bonus eligibility where applicable. Volvo Group also offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; matching retirement savings plans; a safety- and wellbeing-focused work environment; professional and personal development through Volvo Group University; and programs intended to help employees combine work and personal life.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0 to 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, commercial, or residential mechanical/electrical environment.
Basic familiarity with hand and power tools, power transmission components such as belts, chains, bearings, and gearboxes, pumps, and mechanical assembly.
Fundamental understanding of AC/DC circuits, single- and three-phase power basics, and digital multimeter use.
Basic computer literacy for logging work orders in a CMMS.
Effective communication skills, ownership of actions and work effectiveness, and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or vocational certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a relevant trade; years of experience may be accepted in lieu.
OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
Entry-level trade certification or vocational diploma in industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance tasks and minor repairs on production equipment under guidance.
Conduct basic preventive maintenance, including lubrication, filter changes, belt tensioning, and visual inspections, using established checklists and procedures.
Assist with simple electrical troubleshooting of single-phase and AC/DC circuits, using a digital multimeter for basic continuity and voltage checks.
Use guided procedures and problem-solving methods to address routine equipment issues.
Inspect fluid power components, including pressure gauges, air lines, hoses, fittings, and solenoid valves, for leaks and proper function.
Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, simple electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Receive, update, log, and close work orders in the facility Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and material handling equipment to move tools, components, or machinery as assigned.
Handle and dispose of hazardous waste generated through maintenance activities in compliance with environmental regulations.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E electrical safety awareness, and OSHA standards for PPE, Hazard Communication/SDS, fall protection, and machine guarding.