Industrial Maintenance Technician - Putsch & Company, Inc.

Job Summary

The position of Industrial Maintenance Technician installs, repairs, and maintains industrial machinery in a manufacturing setting to ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventive maintenance service.

The job location is at 352 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732, and is an onsite-only position. This position can not be performed remotely. This position's hours are Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive and corrective maintenance requirements. Equipment and tools include motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, coupling and motor alignment, roller chain/sprockets alignment, conveyor systems, and production machines. Capable of following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. Troubleshoots malfunctions and complies with NEC standards on wiring and installations.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; and using precision measuring tools.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools. Welding skills are a plus.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and alignment equipment.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Optimizes maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting actions, communicating irregularities, and scheduling correction of abnormalities.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completion of an industrial maintenance apprenticeship program certificate or diploma is a plus
• Hands on experience with industrial maintenance required; corrective/breakdown experience preferred
• Thorough working knowledge of industrial equipment, its usage, and safety procedures
• Self-motivated, responsible and Safety Oriented individual.
• Learns and applies standard tools and techniques to solve problems.

Preferred Skills
Associate must be familiar with the use of:

• IR Temperature Probe
• Multimeter
• DC & AC Amperage Clamp Meter
• General tools
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting Blueprints, Mechanical and Electrical Prints.
• Technicians must be able to troubleshoot the following systems and processes while working the floor. (Mostly Rockwell Automation but not limited to):
• AC Drives
• DC Drives
• Servo Drives
• PLC
• HMI
• Close loop control systems
• AC, DC, and Servo Motors
• Machinist and Mechanic Skills:
• Drill
• Grinder
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Valves
• Vacuum pumps
• Lubrication systems
• Lathe
• Mill

Reports to the Production Supervisor

Benefits and Perks

• Health and dental insurance enrollment after 90 days of FT employment.
• Health insurance premiums are 100% paid by Putsch for employee coverage
• Putsch pays 40% of dependent health coverage with the remaining 60% payroll deducted from the employee
• Putsch pays 100% of employee and dependent dental coverage.
• Putsch pays 100% of short-term disability policy which benefits the employee $250 per week if a qualified short-term disability claim arises. 
• Putsch pays 100% of the employee and dependent life policy of $25,000 for the employee, $5,000 for the employee's spouse, $2,000 for employee children 6 months old and older, and $1,000 for employee children under 6 months old.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in 401K after 1 year and 1000 hours [within that year] of employment.
• Putsch matches employee contribution dollar for dollar up to 5% of employee earnings.
• Additional AFLAC policies are available for purchase by employees.
• Full-time employees will become eligible to accrue PTO on the first day of employment. An employee is eligible to start using accrued PTO on the 91st day following the employee's date of hire.
• 80 PTO hours will be accrued pro-rated for the first full consecutive calendar year of employment, then on January 1 following the one-year tenure, 80 hours of PTO will be front-loaded into their PTO bank.
• An annual reimbursement up to $100 for the purchase of safety shoes and/or prescription safety glasses.
• 8-10 paid holidays depending on shift schedule.
• Monthly employee appreciation events. 

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