Maintenance Technician, Extrusion- Pineville, NC

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.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Extrusion Team! Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, enterprising spirit, and status quo-fighters!

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Extrusion machinery and facility maintenance in the plant. These maintenance activities are to be conducted while ensuring and improving safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping and cost control to achieve plant goals.

• Must provide own hand tools required for an industrial maintenance technician except for equipment in the first week of employment.
• Must be highly motivated.
• Must be highly mechanically inclined.
• Perform daily shop inspections and 5S activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Requires ability to repair and maintain all plant equipment and diagnose operational problems in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical phases with instruction or supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to read, write and do advanced mathematics.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Requires adequate fabrication/millwright/mechanical hand tools.
• Have an understanding of all procedures and instructions as required by ANSI/ASQC A9002.

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

Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits

• 11 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off, with bi-weekly pay
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 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 [email protected].