PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for an Equipment Maintenance Technician in Kinston, North Carolina.Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Technician (1324358)Job Type: Full time; contract (6 months)Location: Kinston, NC 28504Schedule: Candidate must be available to work any shift. Primarily 2nd (Starts at 3 PM) and 3rd shift (Starts at 11 PM)Pay Rate: $34.00-$37.00 per hourResponsibilities:
Perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment
Perform disassembly and assembly of complex machinery necessary to accomplish assignment to maintain flow of operations
Perform root/cause analysis in support of reliability processes, and collaborate with vendors, engineering, customers, other crafts, and management to solve equipment problems and develop corrective action
Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications
Move and place in correct position heavy equipment, real property and installed property in accordance with established methods
Prepare machine foundations, assemble structures and install floor and overhead conveying equipment
Accomplish all necessary rigging.
Preferred Qualifications:
Be proficient maintaining, repairing, programming, and troubleshooting industrial PC’s, CNC’s, and PLC’s
PLC programming knowledge and experience with ladder logic, function block and statement list
Possess a working knowledge of machine geometry / alignment using lasers and other precision measuring tools
Ability to and understand engineering drawings
Working knowledge of industrial electronics, pneumatics, mechanics, hydraulics, and structural maintenance
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
Ability to operate computers, maintenance diagnostic equipment, including analog and digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, pyrometers, photo-tachometer, ultrasonic leak detectors, vibration analysis, thermography etc.
Ability to work in confined areas and high places
Experience with machine assembly, machine builds, installations, mechanical, general machine shop tools, electrical wiring, bearings, and alignment techniques
Excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated understanding of electrical and mechanical machine controls and drive systems. Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment
Requirements:
2 years of CNC, PLC & electrical controls experience required. Please DO NOT submit candidates lacking this experience.
In-person interviews will be conducted at Kinston site so candidate must be local to Kinston
Candidate must be available to work any shift. Primarily 2nd (Starts at 3 PM) and 3rd shift (Starts at 11 PM)
8 hr. shift with OT if business demands
Position is on-site in Kinston
Pay Details: $34.00 to $37.00 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.