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Friday Services Inc Machine Maintenance Technician in Asheville, North Carolina
Join our client's team as a 3rd Shift Machine Maintenance Technician! You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's beverage manufacturing facility during overnight hours from 10pm to 6:30am. This position involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain optimal production efficiency.
Who is our client?
Our client is a people-first organization, dedicated to caring for each other through actions and values, and sharing this commitment with everyone they encounter. With over 80 years of beverage co-packing experience, our client is a pasteurized cold fill scale contract packager of non-alcoholic/non-carbonated beverages for major retailers and food service distributors.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks on production machinery and equipment according to established schedules.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Perform repairs and replacements of faulty components to ensure continuous operation of production lines.
- Utilize maintenance management software to log work orders, document repairs, and maintain equipment history records.
- Collaborate with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance tasks and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
- Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Participate in training sessions and stay updated on new technologies and best practices in maintenance and manufacturing.
- Perform general housekeeping and adhere to 4S standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Your skills will include:
- Minimum 2 years' experience with PLC and industrial electrical systems.
- Experience with packaging/high-speed production
- Experience with hydraulic systems (high-pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
- Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (refrigeration systems).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
The Perks:
- Generous PTO and Holidays
- 401(K) plan available with employer match
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Programmable logic controllers: 2 years (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)
- Hydraulics: 2 years (Preferred)
- Ammonia refrigeration: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arden, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)