Maintenance Technician at Hr Journals LLC in North Carolina

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.