Maintenance Technician / 3rd Shift

Danfoss has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician, at our Forest City, North Carolina facility. Candidates for this position must be local to the area, as we do not offer relocation benefits.

SUMMARY

• Actively supports all maintenance programs to improve machine performance. Identifies and suggests design changes to increase equipment life span, reduce costs, increase production efficiency, and improve product quality.
• Brings health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention or correct those they can.
• Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:
• Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
• Actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Mentor new co-workers in hazard recognition and safe work behavior.
• Maintains housekeeping in work area.
• Maintains health and safety equipment in good working order.
• Supports the MESH Policy and Procedures.
• Understands, supports, and complies with all regulatory standards and company policies
• Communicates with co-workers, management, internal and external customers, and others in a courteous, professional, and proactive manner.
• Participates in preventative maintenance and corrective action
• Responsible for providing own hand tools

This is a 3rd Shift position.

• Understands and apply National Electric Code regulations
• Installs and maintains electrical systems including running conduit, pulling wire, control wiring, and trouble shooting in order to provide electrical expertise to the facility.
• Reads and understands blueprints, manuals, and diagrams to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Possesses strong mechanical background, including hydraulic and pneumatic system repair and application.
• Performs Arc, TIG, and MIG welding, including oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing.
• Uses machine tools to perform turning, facing, drilling, threading, boring, and reaming operations.
• Has the ability to work with minimal direction.
• Possesses computer skills to allow use of Maintenance Work Order software.
• Operates lift trucks, man lifts and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
• Fabricates various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair or replace that which is not operating properly or efficiently.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Industrial mechanical/electrical experience, minimum five (5) years or Associates degree plus three (3)years experience
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be local - no relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use advanced testing equipment and hand tools
• PC Skills:Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Datastream
• Basic mechanical knowledge and basic PLC logic circuit troubleshooting; PLC Certification
• Understanding of NFPA 70 including NFPA 70E
• Boiler and Pressure Vessel experience and certification
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic experience and Pneumatic/Hydraulic Technician certification
• Fire Suppression Systems experience and license
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in team environment
• Electrician License (Residential/Commercial/Master)
• HVAC License

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.