Production Maintenance Technician II

BUCKEYE FIRE & EQUIPMENT CO • Kings Mountain, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Technician II performs skilled maintenance and repair work on production and facilities equipment and systems. With a strong understanding of maintenance and repair principles, the technician works independently or with a helper across areas including hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, metalwork, HVAC, electrical systems, electronics, controls, and instrumentation. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment failure analysis, and documenting completed work. The technician also evaluates potential equipment improvements and mentors junior technicians. The position reports to a manager and works under the direction of lead personnel and the general direction of a functional area manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Eight years of related experience.
• Additional specialized training with certification.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to hear and respond quickly to alarms and radio communications.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, or kneel to access equipment for repair.
• Normal or corrected vision with no color blindness.
• Ability to climb ladders and/or use personnel lifting devices to work at heights.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled areas.
• Ability to wear protective gear, including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and a dust mask.
• Ability to work a changing shift schedule and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools, instruments, and basic shop tools to perform maintenance work.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facilities equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and correct equipment problems using documents, drawings, and reference materials.
• Perform equipment failure analyses, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, sensors, and communication pathways to return equipment to operational status.
• Comply with established safety, health, and environmental policies, and follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve efficiency, capability, and yield.
• Document work performed, including preventive and corrective maintenance issues.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians to develop their maintenance skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED