Multi-Skilled Maintenance Tech IV in Wilson, North Carolina at Potters Industries Inc

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician IV
Location: Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician IV to join our team. This role is crucial in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial equipment repair, service, and replacement in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with a strong focus on electromechanical systems, instrumentation, and automation.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: $38.61 per hour, with weekly pay.

Shift: 8-hour day shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Hours: At least 40 hours per week, full-time hourly position. Work schedule from now until March 2025.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate and conduct all processes safely, adhering to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) rules and regulations.
• Perform the duties of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician I, II, and III as required.
• Provide hands-on maintenance support for industrial equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled machinery, automation systems, and process control systems.
• Perform basic program changes and updates to PLC programming and automation systems.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation throughout the facility to ensure accurate process control.
• Maintain, repair, and replace industrial equipment, including conveyors, pumps, motors, and other manufacturing machinery.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and document maintenance activities as required.
• Actively engage in plant-wide HSE, quality, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Participate in voluntary Safety Team rotations, assisting with safety audits, hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and BBS activities.
• Follow plant safety protocols, wear PPE, and report injuries, illnesses, or incidents immediately.
• Practice good housekeeping, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation, Electromechanical Engineering, Journeyman Metal Fabrication, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in automation, instrumentation, and electromechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with equipment installation, troubleshooting, and repair, including pumps, motors, conveyors, and PLC systems.
• Forklift operation experience

Certification:

• Forklift Certification preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong hands-on experience with industrial equipment maintenance, including instrumentation, electromechanical systems, welding, metal fabrication, and pipefitting.
• Proficient in using mechanical tools and understanding mechanical/electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with plant safety systems, including Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permitting, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a manufacturing plant environment, primarily in a glass manufacturing setting with high ambient temperatures.
• Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions while adhering to safety protocols.