Job Information
GUSMER ENTERPRISES Maintenance Technician Second Shift in Newton, North Carolina
Job Title:
Maintenance Technician Second Shift
Reports to:
Maintenance Supervisor
Employment Status:
Full-Time
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Location:
Onsite Newton NC
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm with overtime and weekends as required
Travel:
None
Supervision:
None
Pay:
$25.00 to $30.00/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential with overtime and weekends as required.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician demonstrates Service with Knowledge by ensuring the reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building systems. This role is critical to minimizing production downtime and supporting operational efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards. Through proactive communication and effective collaboration with production teams and fellow maintenance staff, the technician identifies root causes of issues, recommends process improvements, and maintains accurate records. Tools are provided with no rotating shifts.
Essential Functions:
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Conducts repairs and preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical systems including but not limited to engines, motors, conveyors, and production equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision testing instruments.
Performs building and equipment maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems including but not limited to installing circuits, wiring, and related components; ensures proper testing and repair of electrical systems.
Becomes and remains proficient in skills required to keep plant equipment and building in good working order including lubrication, plumbing, electrical (high voltage 480 3 phase), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), fabrication, hydraulics, large scale ovens, welding, and carpentry
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Troubleshooting and Downtime Reduction
Ensures production downtime is minimized through effective troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of machinery. Collaborates with production staff to solve maintenance issues.
Identifies downtime causes and finds solutions to prevent reoccurrence,
recommends possible process improvements that will increase efficiencies and production quality.
Preventative Maintenance and Documentation
Completes weekly preventative maintenance assignments while prioritizing workload. Executes all check points and notifies supervisor if any deviations were deemed appropriate.
Tracks, maintains and performs preventative maintenance of process, assembly and testing equipment. Maintains accurate and up to date records of equipment, materials used and time required. During this process makes minor repairs to tools and equipment as needed and notify proper personnel of required major maintenance.
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