1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains company equipment and facilities through preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, use of internal and external resources, and follow-through. The role troubleshoots, tests, and diagnoses electrical and mechanical equipment and malfunctioning machinery. The technician also supports day-to-day facility operations, maintains spare-parts inventory, and coordinates work with maintenance team members across shifts.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least two years of electrical and mechanical knowledge and experience.
Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule of up to one week per month.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematics.
Ability to understand and follow written English SOPs, work instructions, policies, and procedures, including safety, quality, and HR requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management; business communication is conducted in English.
Basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use MS Outlook.
Experience with automated manufacturing and quality systems.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Ability to complete paperwork according to work instructions, standards, or other specifications.
Dependability and reliability.
Willingness to accept change, learn, and work with new processes.
Ability to work extended hours when required.
Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of maintenance experience.
HVAC experience.
Forklift experience.
Basic understanding of GMP and experience working in FDA-regulated industries.
Familiarity with an ERP system and an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical manufacturing equipment using control knowledge, including programmable logic controllers (PLC) and three-phase systems.
Investigate equipment and process issues methodically to identify the root cause of failures.
Document completed work and update the maintenance work order system.
Test and diagnose malfunctioning machinery and collaborate with other maintenance technicians to develop and install repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturing specifications and schedules.
Coordinate with maintenance team members on each shift to review work-order status and priorities.
Diagnose and replace faulty electrical machine components, including relays, switches, motors, and position-sensing devices, using machine schematics or PLC devices.
Assist with daily operation of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) water system.
Maintain an inventory of spare parts for equipment and facilities.
Replace air conditioner filters and damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, and wall coverings.