EMPLOYEE STATUS: Hourly, non-exempt PURPOSE: Is accountable for performing maintenance on our facility and production equipment to maximize our overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). AREA OF PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY: Operations ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production, support, and facilities equipment. • Troubleshoots issues with production, support, or facilities equipment. • Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, program, and repair equipment controls and automation. • Assists technicians with equipment training to bring proficiency and the opportunity for advancement to other associates. • Identifies opportunities for maintenance improvements or activities during inspections or daily Gemba walks. • Identifies parts that are required to perform maintenance and communicates stock outages to maintenance support personnel. • Inspect, advise, perform, and/or schedule repairs on equipment and facility. • Inspect, advise, perform, and/or schedule building maintenance and repairs. • Perform setup of equipment to assist production personnel. • Promptly confer with the immediate supervisor of any problems that may arise in carrying out the above responsibilities. • Repair and fabricate jigs and devices for production. • Perform advanced electrical tasks, including troubleshooting equipment. • Maintain and troubleshoot building safety controls. GENERAL DUTIES: 1) Must understand and comply with all relevant local and national safety codes. 2) Clearly understand and comply with local and national lockout/tagout procedures MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1) Maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and be approved by HVO's insurance carrier. 2) Minimum of one year of related experience in automated equipment and/or industrial maintenance. 3) Associate with an NC electrical license may earn preferred compensation 4) One year of machine shop experience, including welding and cutting 5) Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude 6) Ability to use hand tools PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly required to stand for long periods; repeat the same movements; use hands to handle, control, feel objects, tools, or controls; frequent bending, twisting; frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects and frequent walking, stooping, reaching. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1) Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; technical associate's degree preferred 2) Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or relevant experience in another field may be considered