Nc Skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician

Marketing Decore Approved•Monroe, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of our maintenance team, you'll help keep our operations running at peak performance. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. You will be responsible for reducing downtime through effective root-cause analysis, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety and compliance with all plant policies and standards. Additionally, you will support production teams to maintain equipment uptime and performance, assist with installations and upgrades, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits.
Solid mechanical maintenance skills on industrial machinery.
Proficiency in pneumatic systems and air logic.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment (multimeter, megger, etc.).
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong background in industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
Ability to perform in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Valid NC/SC Driver's license.
Dependable, safety-focused, and driven to success.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or trade training.
Experience working in a modern woodworking factory (CNC equipment, membrane presses, molders, sanders, edgebanders, material handling systems).
PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) for diagnostics and basic troubleshooting.
Hydraulic system knowledge.
Electrical or maintenance certifications.
Experience with automated manufacturing or CNC machinery.
Strong PC skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic knowledge.
Diagnose issues with motors, motor starters, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and control circuits.
Perform mechanical repairs involving bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, conveyors, shafts, and alignment.
Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, etc.
Reduce downtime through effective root-cause analysis and timely repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motors, motor control circuits, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
Perform electrical panel work, including troubleshooting control voltage and power distribution circuits.
Support basic PLC-related troubleshooting (I/O checks, fault diagnostics on controlled equipment).
Inspect, test, and service electrical and mechanical components to prevent failures.
Document maintenance work orders in the CMMS.
Follow all plant safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety procedures.
Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Identify unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
Work closely with production teams to support equipment uptime and performance.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and efficiency.