Job Title: Maintenance Technician Level 2
Location: Statesville, NC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Summary:
The Maintenance Technician Level 2 is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving mechanical and electrical systems within the manufacturing facility to ensure improved uptime and efficiency. This role requires technical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
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Overall Functions:
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in 3-phase electrical systems (up to 480V) and mechanical devices using testing instruments and technical documentation.
• Dismantle and repair defective parts using hoists, cranes, and various tools while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop equipment such as lathes, end mills, and grinders.
• Create and update maintenance documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies, and place orders as necessary.
• Train and mentor junior technicians while maintaining technical knowledge through workshops and technical publications.
• Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document work orders and perform root cause analysis.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including completing quick kaizens and creating BOMs for equipment.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Deliverables:
• Reliable operation of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Accurate and timely completion of preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Effective use of CMMS to track work orders and analyze equipment performance.
• Documentation and updates to technical manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Compliance with safety and environmental standards.
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Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required; an AS or AAS in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Technology certificate preferred.
• 5 plus (5+) years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, with exposure experience in automated control systems.
• Hands-on entry level experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley drives, AC motors, VFDs, and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, Megger, infrared thermometers).
• Background in documentation and preventive maintenance processes.
Technical Knowledge:
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical controls, power distribution, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with entering and documenting in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, and conduit bending and installation.
• Certifications such as CMRT or CMRP are preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CMMS software.
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Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks such as walking, bending, twisting, and climbing.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels.
• Capability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime as needed.
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Work Environment:
• Work in non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environments with exposure to chemicals, granules, and high-noise areas.
• Regularly operate around moving equipment, such as forklifts and industrial sweepers, in congested areas.
