What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician B - Manufacturing position at IPEX Group of Companies?
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Job Summary
We are looking for energetic and experienced Maintenance Technicians to join our growing team in our new state-of-the-art Injection Molding plant in Pineville, NC! Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for machinery and facility maintenance activities, while enhancing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.
Principal Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, read and modify mechanical blueprints and perform root cause analysis for plant equipment
- Regular Preventative Maintenance of electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming and troubleshooting
- May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)
- Design and specify materials
- Follow all policies, procedures and work practices as outlined by the HR Best Practices – USA, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and EH&S programs at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Completion of high school education or equivalent
- An Associates Degree in electronics or similar degree highly desired
- 5 years verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and/or welding experience
- Injection molding experience and electrical experience is an asset
- Exhibit knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and theoretical mechanics
- Ability to use fabrication, millwright, and mechanical hand tools safely and accurately
Working Conditions
- Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
- Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
- Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp tools.
- Competitive Hourly Rates
- Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
- 12 paid holidays every calendar year
- Plant annual bonus program
- 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off; 84 hours bi-weekly with bi-weekly pay401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options; reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
- Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided
IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com
