Maintenance Technician

Armtec Defense Technologies•Lillington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician will be highly skilled in many disciplines. However, this position leans heavily on electrical knowledge and capability. The primary responsibility is facility preventive and reactive maintenance, to include all utilities and support equipment, such as compressors, chillers, cooling towers, security systems, fire protection, etc. with minimal direction. The Senior Maintenance Technician must be self-motivated, be part of a team and will lead or assist in the following:

Requirements

Strong electrical knowledge and experience is a must
Versed in National Electric Code, to include NFPA-70E (electrical license is a plus)
Experience with industrial machinery and equipment is a must
Experience with compressors, chillers, cooling towers and HVAC units is a must
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to act competently in emergencies
Ability to maneuver underneath and/or above equipment in narrow spaces
Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach for potentially long periods
Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours
Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools
Must be able to climb ladders
Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is required
Ability to cope with exposure to noise and dust
The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language, comprehend written and oral directions and follow standard procedures for safety
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
Must work well with others
High School diploma/GED desired
Junior College or Technical School desired
5 years of experience as an electrician in an industrial manufacturing facility is preferred
5-10 years of experience working on industrial facility support equipment is a must
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of machine shop functions to include machining, welding, drilling, cutting, grinding, metal bending and other types of fabrication is a plus
electrical license is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead electrical installations to include conduit runs, wire pulling and terminal landing
Maintain/repair critical Facility Equipment, such as HVAC equipment, Compressors, Back-up Generators, Chillers & Cooling Towers
Maintain building Sprinkler Systems, Backflow Preventors, Fire Hydrants and PIVs
Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment
Lead and/or assist on special projects including building/fabricating special production equipment as necessary
Machining and other metal forming functions as needed including welding, sheet metal bending, drilling, manual mill & lathe, etc. (based on capability)
Coordinate with various contractors and vendors on special projects or critical equipment maintenance/repairs
Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and mobile equipment
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders in CMMS system
Requisition parts and materials as needed
Maintain a clean and organized work area
On call for after-hours emergency service
Perform other plant related activities as directed