Production Maintenance Technician III

BUCKEYE FIRE & EQUIPMENT CO•Kings Mountain, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Technician III performs skilled maintenance and repair work on production and facilities equipment and systems. The role requires a strong understanding of maintenance and repair principles, including electrical control and distribution, PLC/HMI I/O devices, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other industrial systems. The technician reports to a manager, works under the direction of lead personnel, and also works under the general direction of a functional area manager. The position includes mentoring and guiding junior technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Eight years of electrical experience.
Additional specialized training with certification.
Ability to communicate verbally with others.
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 a non-climate-controlled environment.
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

Troubleshoot, test, and repair faulty equipment using test equipment and knowledge of electrical units and systems.
Install, set up, and test industrial equipment to ensure it functions properly.
Use hand tools, instruments, and basic shop tools to perform job duties.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facilities equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Use reference materials to troubleshoot and correct equipment problems.
Perform equipment failure analysis.
Document work performed.
Comply with established safety, health, and environmental policies.
Adhere to company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Mentor and guide junior technicians to develop their maintenance skills.