Senior Maintenance Technician

Location: Lumberton, NC | Reports to: Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Schedule: Full-time shift work required | Pay: Based on experience

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to keep our cotton processing plant running safely and reliably. You will troubleshoot, maintain and install a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems, lead complex repairs, and handle precision TIG welding. You will also mentor other technicians and help operators understand what went wrong and how it was fixed.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, keeping downtime to a minimum.

• Maintain dryers, boilers, conveyors, chemical dosing systems, hydraulics and ductwork.

• Maintain, troubleshoot and replace control cabinet components such as starters, contactors, relays, VFDs, breakers and sensors.

• Install new equipment to manufacturer specifications and plant codes.

• Lead root cause analysis on breakdowns using the 5-Why method and put countermeasures in place.

• Perform precision TIG welding on equipment repairs and fabrication, along with MIG, stick and torch work.

• Machine replacement parts on lathes and mills.

• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO) and plant safety procedures without exception.

• Operate lifts and forklifts and record work in the work order system.

Required Qualifications

• 10 or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.

• Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading schematics.

• Experience with dryers, boilers, conveyors, chemical dosing, hydraulics and ductwork.

• Strong, proven TIG welding skills, plus MIG, stick and torch.

• Machining experience on lathes and mills.

• Strong safety record and a thorough working knowledge of LOTO.

• Ability to operate lifts and forklifts, or willingness to get certified.

• Valid driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical experience with 480-volt motors and electro-mechanical systems.

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and reading ladder logic (Siemens a plus).

• Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology or a related field.

• Experience in cotton, textile or fiber processing.

• TIG welding certification (AWS or equivalent).

• Boiler certification, CMMS experience, or OSHA 10/30.

Physical Requirements and Schedule

• Lift up to 50 lbs, climb, kneel and work at height and in confined spaces.

• Work in heat, dust, noise and around process chemicals, wearing required PPE.

• Work shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and on call as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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