Senior Maintenance Technician

Fiber-Line, LLC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead and manage the maintenance operations at our Hickory Plant Administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing plant maintenance, with a focus on equipment repairs and general building upkeep.

Shift: Monday to Friday 6:45am to 3:15pm

As the Senior Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing plant. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from overseeing daily maintenance activities to mentoring and guiding a part-time maintenance team. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the plant's overall performance and productivity.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day maintenance operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Perform general building maintenance, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify potential issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Execute timely repairs and services for all manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Oversee the maintenance of site services, such as water treatment, waste management, and landscaping.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the longevity of plant assets.
• Mentor and guide a part-time maintenance team, providing training and support as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and new technologies to enhance maintenance strategies.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar maintenance role, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of maintenance tasks, including equipment repairs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance within the plant.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to maintenance challenges.
• Willingness to continue learning and adapting to new technologies and industry trends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand up to12hrs per shift
• Use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift
• Handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift
• Required to walk up to 12hrs per shift
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Depending on the location of work, the employee may be exposed to a magnetic field from a rare earth magnet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: Moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.

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