Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Technician A/B
Location
- Burlington, NC
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $26.50-$33.00 per hour, depending on experience ands shift
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3-2 rotation
- 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (1 opening, $26.50-$31.50)
- 7:00 PM-7:00 AM (2 openings, $28.00-$33.00, includes a $1.50 shift differential)
Position Overview
A growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer is seeking Maintenance Technicians to support the reliability, maintenance, and efficiency of high-speed production equipment. This is a hands-on role responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of automated manufacturing and utility systems in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Repair or replace components including motors, bearings, belts, sensors, drives, and control systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and basic automation systems.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
- Accurately document maintenance activities using a CMMS.
- Follow all food safety, GMP, OSHA, and company safety standards.
- Identify replacement parts and assist with spare parts inventory management.
- Coordinate with production personnel to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize downtime.
- Escalate major equipment failures when necessary.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical, vocational, or trade school education preferred.
Experience
- 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food & beverage, CPG, packaging, or other high-speed production operations.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems including 480V, 220V, 110V, and 24VDC.
- Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer proficiency; CMMS experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to distinguish colors when working with electrical wiring.
- Depth perception, peripheral vision, and distance vision sufficient to safely perform maintenance duties.
Work Environment
This position supports a high-volume CPG manufacturing facility operating around the clock. The role requires adherence to all safety, quality, and food safety standards while responding to both scheduled maintenance and equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment.