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Energy Jobline ZR lists this Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift in Middlesex opportunity in middlesex, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician supports a highly automated production environment by maintaining and troubleshooting electronic instrumentation and automated equipment. This hands-on role focuses on electrical systems, sensors, servomotors, VFD and data-driven diagnostics, with additional responsibilities in mechanical and building maintenance. The technician ensures high equipment uptime and reliable equipment performance.The position requires significant time on the production floor ensuring facilities remain operational and compliant.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Automation & Instrumentation
Diagnose and repair issues related to sensors, transmitters, actuators, control devices, valves, motors,VFDs on automated production equipment.
Install and maintain sensors, transmitters, vision systems, control devices, and field instrumentation (analog/digital, PNP/NPN, proximity, photoeyes, RTDs, pressure/flow sensors, etc.).
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform repairs on equipment such as fillers, packaging systems, thermal processing units, robotics, and conveying systems.
Troubleshoot and repair utilities systems such as boilers, air compressors, chillers, HVAC.
Rapidly respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
Provide technical support for issues beyond the capability of production staff.
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance equipment to ensure consistent performance.
Document all PMs and repairs following cGMP and site standards. Maintain preventative maintenance schedules
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC I/O maps, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
Follow all safety requirements, including LOTO, arc flash, and safe handling of electrical equipment.
Work with OEM’s to obtain technical support via phone/email Position Requirements Required Skills:
Building and Utilities Maintenance
Troubleshoot and repair building equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure issues as they arise.
Monitor and maintain utility systems supporting industrial operations (e.g., compressed air, cooling towers, process water, natural gas).
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers, chillers, water treatment, ventilation systems, and fire protection equipment.
Support installation, modification, and relocation of facility equipment, utilities, and production support systems.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Understanding of industrial controls (24VDC systems, relays, safety circuits, solenoids, servo systems, VFDs, contactors).
Hands-on experience with sensors and instrumentation (PNP/NPN, analog 4–20 mA, RTDs/thermocouples, proximity switches, encoders, flow/pressure devices).
Comfortable working on equipment governed by PLCs and HMIs for fault identification and basic diagnostics.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and automation documentation.
Skilled in root cause analysis and structured troubleshooting methods
Experience maintaining filling, packaging, and sterilizing equipment in a pharmaceutical or Food & Beverage environment.
Prior use of RCA to determine failure mode, including creating and implementing solutions to prevent reoccurrence of the failure
Solid understanding of industrial utilities such as compressed air, HVAC, electrical distribution, and water systems.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial systems such as air compressors, boilers /steam generators, HVAC units, cooling towers, and chillers
Soft Skills:
Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with operators, engineers, and OEM partners.
Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.
Attention to detail and disciplined adherence to cGMP and safety procedures
Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.
Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment
Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours
Qualifications:
Worksite address
middlesex, NC, 27557, US
Who can apply
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