IPEX Group of Companies Hiring for Maintenance Technician at Asheville, North Carolina Full Time

Mechanical Technicians are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of mechanical systems used in the production at Ipex.

Key Responsibilities

Safety First! Must maintain a safe and clean work environment through training, adherence to policies and housekeeping

Check equipment and operating systems for accuracy and efficiency wherever vital

Ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are maintained at the highest quality

Resolve motor, pump, electrical, and hydraulic issues

Show expertise in working with team and independently

Repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards

Use hand tools like power tools and rigging equipment daily

Handle minor and sophisticated heavy industrial equipment like saws, pullers and bellers

Align with company and customer regulations and policies

Bring and maintain tools for the job

Work all shifts flexibly when job demands

Work independently to complete the job safely and effectively

Minimum 18 years of age

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE

· Mechanical — Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Advanced knowledge of hand and power tools.

· Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures.

· Safety — Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures, including lock-out tag-out processes, fall protection, hot work, PPE usage, and forklifts.

· Measuring Devices — Knowledge of measuring devices, documentation, and device selection.

SKILLS

· Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

· Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

· Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

· Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

· Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

· Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

· Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Mechanical

Pumps

Motors

Gearboxes

Lubrication and viscosity

Troubleshooting

Measuring Devices

Basic ability to read technical documentation

Blueprint

Schematic

Wiring diagram

Hand and power tools

Forklift

Basic rigging

Basic electrical

Troubleshooting

Basic welding

MIG/GMAW

Stick/SMAW

Manufacturing Safety

Building Construction

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Dental insurance

• 401(k)

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Referral program

• Flexible spending account

• Employee assistance program