Maintenance Technician II

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company•Charlotte, NC

98d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient production by maintaining equipment and facilities, supporting quality and operational needs, and contributing to continuous improvement across the facility in accordance with established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines and standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus 2 years or more Vocational/Technical Program, or equivalent; and over 3 months up to and including 6 months; or any combination of education, experience and training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions.
Perform arithmetic operations involving all American monetary units.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Knowledge and experience in the use/application of: Microsoft Office Suite, Maintenance Management systems, PLC controls programming.
May be required to hold certification for the operation of industrial trucks.

Nice To Haves

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, Reports potentially unsafe conditions, Uses equipment and materials properly
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner, Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, Develops alternative solutions, Works well in group problem solving situations, Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, Pursues training and development opportunities, Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Shares expertise with others
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, Responds promptly to customer needs, Solicits customer feedback to improve service, Responds to requests for service and assistance, Meets commitments
Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, Maintains confidentiality, Listens to others without interrupting, Keeps emotions under control, Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, Listens and gets clarification, Responds well to questions, Demonstrates group presentation skills, Participates in meetings
Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities, Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, Gives and welcomes feedback, Contributes to building a positive team spirit, Puts success of team above own interests, Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, Supports everyone's efforts to succeed, Recognizes accomplishments of other team members
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, Edits work for spelling and grammar, Varies writing style to meet needs, Presents numerical data effectively, Able to read and interpret written information
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others, Inspires and motivates others to perform well, Effectively influences actions and opinions of others, Accepts feedback from others, Gives appropriate recognition to others, Displays passion and optimism
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, Educates others on the value of diversity, Promotes a harassment-free environment, Builds a diverse workforce
Ethics - Treats people with respect, Keeps commitments, Inspires the trust of others, Works with integrity and ethically, Upholds organizational values
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures, Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, Supports organization's goals and values, Benefits organization through outside activities, Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, Manages competing demands, Changes approach or method to best fit the situation, Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, Takes responsibility for own actions, Keeps commitments, Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Initiative - Volunteers readily, Undertakes self-development activities, Seeks increased responsibilities, Takes independent actions and calculated risks, Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities, Asks for and offers help when needed
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, Supports and explains reasoning for decisions, Includes appropriate people in decision-making process, Makes timely decisions
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals, Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standard of excellence, Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, Reacts well under pressure, Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, Accepts responsibility for own actions, Follows through on commitments
Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, Applies feedback to improve performance
Quantity - Meets productivity standards, Completes work in timely manner, Strives to increase productivity, Works quickly

Responsibilities

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations, including lockout/tagout, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Inspect, operate, or test machinery/equipment to detect malfunctions or defects in physical structures. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following standard procedures.
Perform Preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery and physical structures with a focus on reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and implement root-cause solutions.
Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure machines run within specifications to support consistent, high-quality output.
Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance equipment performance, reduce waste, and strengthen product quality.
Assist with installation, setup, and optimization of new equipment and process improvements or upgrades.
Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records, documenting issues, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
Assist with production needs such as unloading trucks, filling hoppers, and starting machinery as required to support workflow.
Communicate work progress, repair timelines, and equipment status clearly with supervisors and production teams.
Conduct regular production-floor checks to identify equipment issues early, monitor machine performance, and support consistent product quality.
Train new associates in appropriate safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
Actively contributes to continuous process improvement.
Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities; meet training and/or certification requirements of the job, department, product or area as designated/defined in work instructions and quality standards.