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Direct Hire - Maintenance Technician

Newton, NC 28658

Posted: 06/23/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Direct Hire Job Number: 57135102 Pay Rate: $63000-68000 / year

Job Description

Position: Direct Hire Maintenance Technician
Shift: 1st or 2nd
Pay: $30/hr - $36/hr
Location: Newton, NC


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain and perform repairs throughout plant
• Perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and uptime across all related crafts
• Utilize PM software and work order queue to perform schedule maintenance repairs
• Participates in the planning, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power-distribution systems, instrumentation, production equipment, facilities and related electronic controls and devices
• Maintain all plant facility equipment, production equipment, and utilities
• Lead product and tooling changeovers, start up and shut-down procedures
• Effectively troubleshoot issues and efficiently make repairs
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
• Cut, form, thread, fit and install piping for air, water, steam, oil nitrogen, gas, and other lines
• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies
• Use gas torches or other equipment to cut structural stock for fabrication
• Ensure all equipment and tools are stored and maintained properly to avoid interruption of production and to minimize unnecessary downtime
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable
• Maintain all robotics
• Operate lift trucks and cranes properly and advise of any defective parts or equipment
• Maintain constant communication with maintenance team and management
• Provide input and ensure completion of plant projects and goals, as set forth by Management
• Support daily production goals, as they apply to maintenance/repair needs
• Maintain compliance

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