Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina
Job Type: Full-time
Expected Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week
Overtime Eligible: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Offered

Position Overview

An established manufacturing facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the electrical and mechanical operations of its plant and equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the reliability of manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.

• Diagnose and repair equipment failures involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems.

• Conduct preventive maintenance and support production setup activities.

• Use various hand tools and power equipment to repair or install components.

• Interpret and follow electrical and mechanical schematics.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, HMI, sensors, and 3-phase power systems.

• Operate powered industrial trucks and machining tools such as lathes and mills.

• Support general services such as HVAC, welding, and fabrication as needed.

• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

• Train new maintenance team members as necessary.

• Perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

• Availability for some weekend work and overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in:

  • Electrical troubleshooting and repair (including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, 3-phase power)

  • Mechanical maintenance (including pneumatic and hydraulic systems)

• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics and technical manuals.

• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Must be safety-conscious and organized.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in a related technical field.

• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement environments.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts

• Monday to Friday with weekends and overtime as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Dental, vision, and health insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee assistance program

• Professional development assistance

• Referral program

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex production equipment, both electrically and mechanically. You should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in identifying and resolving technical issues to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.