Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

IPEX is a North American leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

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Job Summary

We are looking for energetic and experienced Maintenance Technicians to join our growing team in our new state-of-the-art Injection Molding plant in Pineville, NC! Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for machinery and facility maintenance activities, while enhancing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Principal Responsibilities

Exhibit knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and theoretical mechanics.

Troubleshoot, read and modify mechanical blueprints and perform root cause analysis for plant equipment.

Regular Preventative Maintenance of electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming and troubleshooting

May require welding capabilities (Stick, MiG, and TIG)

Design and specify materials.

Ability to use fabrication, millwright, and mechanical hand tools safely and accurately.

Follow all policies, procedures and work practices as outlined by the HR Best Practices USA, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and EH&S programs at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.

Completion of high school education or equivalent.

Injection molding experience and electrical experience is an asset.

5+ years verifiable electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and / or welding experience.

An Associates Degree in electronics or similar degree highly desired.

Working Conditions

Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.

Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.

Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp tools.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rates

Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits

12 paid holidays every calendar year

Plant annual bonus program

12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off; 84 hours bi-weekly with bi-weekly pay401K plan with company matching up to 5%.

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options; reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits

Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at (url removed)