Manufacturing Careers

Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Mechanical | Buncombe County, NC | USD $60,320–$67,204

🔧 Maintenance Technician | Mechanical / Industrial Engineering | Buncombe County, NC, United States

Overview:
Join a leading company in the manufacturing industry, specializing in producing essential consumables for the printing sector. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and optimizing the electrical and mechanical systems that drive the production process. With a focus on quality and efficiency, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about problem-solving and ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Multi-Craft Maintenance: Take on a blend of electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks. This includes troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, sensors, 3-phase power, and repairing or installing manufacturing equipment.

  • Hands-On Repairs: Work with various systems such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical, ensuring machinery operates at peak performance. Your expertise will be critical in diagnosing and repairing system failures using root cause analysis.

  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance to keep equipment in top condition and minimize downtime. Support production setups and contribute to the smooth running of manufacturing processes.

  • Training & Mentorship: Help train and develop new maintenance technicians, sharing your knowledge and fostering a collaborative, efficient team environment.

  • Fabrication & Design Support: Create replacement parts using machining equipment (Lathes, Mills, etc.) and assist with the design of new equipment or systems.

  • Continuous Improvement: Apply your skills in lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement to optimize systems and drive efficiency across the plant.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, and maintenance repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems (PLCs, sensors, VFDs) and mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, production machinery). Familiarity with AC/DC motors, wiring, and schematics is key.

  • Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and apply root cause analysis to diagnose and repair complex issues quickly and efficiently.

  • Safety First: A strong commitment to safety and compliance with all safety standards and procedures.

  • Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, with some weekend and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A two or four-year degree in a related field.

  • Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement techniques.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Competitive Salary: Base salary ranges from USD $60,320 to $67,204, with opportunities for overtime.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Full health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company matching to secure your financial future.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular 12-hour shifts with weekends as needed, allowing you to balance work and personal life.

  • Career Development: Access professional development assistance and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and learning.

  • Inclusive Culture: This company welcomes diverse candidates and encourages individuals with criminal records to apply, providing opportunities for all.

If you’re ready to put your skills to the test in a collaborative environment and play a key role in the ongoing success of the company, apply now to become a vital part of the team!

 

Machinist II – Medical Equipment | Sumter, SC | USD $43,472–$66,560

🎯 Machinist II | Medical Equipment / Devices | Sumter, SC, United States

Overview:
Join a world-renowned leader in the healthcare and medical technology industry, known for revolutionizing global health through cutting-edge innovations. As a Machinist II, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of medical equipment by bringing your precision machining skills to life in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

This exciting role offers the chance to apply your expertise in machining, welding, and CNC operations, while working alongside a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the world of health. You’ll have the opportunity to directly contribute to the production of life-saving medical products that make a tangible impact on the global community.

What You’ll Do:

  • Precision Machining: Set up and operate a variety of machines such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses to manufacture high-precision parts to exact specifications.

  • Advanced Welding & Soldering: Utilize your welding skills across all materials and provide critical repairs to complex mechanisms.

  • Quality Control: Measure and verify part dimensions using advanced tools such as micrometers and height gauges, ensuring all products meet rigorous standards.

  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Assist with preventive maintenance, troubleshoot machinery issues, and support the smooth operation of high-tech equipment.

  • Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with a highly skilled team to improve processes, troubleshoot, and meet production deadlines. Contribute ideas for process improvements that elevate efficiency and quality.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Education & Experience: A High School Diploma or GED, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience as a machinist. Ideal candidates will also have experience with CNC machine programming.

  • Machining Expertise: Proficiency in manual machining, including lathe and mill work, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Advanced Technical Skills: Experience writing machine code and familiarity with tools like FeatureCAM and various CNC controllers is highly desirable.

  • Shift Flexibility: Ability to work a variety of shifts, including 12-hour night shifts. This includes a schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off.

  • Hands-On Skills: Experience with both manual and CNC machining, welding, and precision part design or repair.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: Base salary ranges from USD $43,472 to $66,560, based on experience.

  • Bonus & Overtime Eligible: You’ll have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through performance and overtime.

  • Full Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance, along with flexible spending accounts and other health benefits.

  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation support available for the ideal candidate.

  • Career Growth: Work in a company that fosters growth, innovation, and continuous learning, while supporting your personal and professional development.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make an impact in the medical technology field, apply now to be part of a team dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation and precision.

 

Senior Automation Tech | Geneva, NY | $64,480–$76,960

Senior Automation Tech - Geneva, New York, United States
$64,480 to $76,960

Description

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category: Manufacturing - Production

At our company, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 50,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at the company's Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

 

Dare to make an impact?

 

YOUR ROLE

 

Troubleshoot automated systems issues associated with PLC's, A/C and DC drives

Identify root cause of upsets, suggested course of action and manage corrective action measures/solution implementation

Perform preventive, predictive maintenance as required

Program various types of PLC's

Support Safety, Quality, HPS and Cost goals and metrics 

Foster collaborative and supportive team environment through engagement efforts and leading by example

Make necessary edits/redlines to schematics drawings and provide them to the engineering department for accurate documentation

 

 

YOUR SKILLS

 

Minimum of 5-10 years of direct experience in manufacturing environment conducting support and installation

Associates degree in Controls or industrial maintenance preferred 

Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required

SCADA, Rockwell RS Logix, AMSC

Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Other Legacy PLCs

Ethernet and Fiber Optic Communication Systems

SQL Databases

Solenoid and Pneumatic Controls

Instrumentation and Process Monitoring

 

 

The salary for this role is $31.00 - $37.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

 

Our company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered company property and therefore, the company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At the company's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with the company must be in place and current.

 

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.

 

At our company, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different races, colors, religions, sexes, national origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and other legally protected characteristics.

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $64,480 to $76,960

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

 

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer – Winchester, KY - $87,160 to $104,680

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer – Winchester, KY
$87,160 to $104,680

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Company’s Performance System (known as SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

 

What you will be doing:

 

Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive business safety process to prevent injuries.  Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.

Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the business Maintenance Excellence process.

Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.

Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.

Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.

Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.

Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.

Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

 

 

This position is located in  Chicago DuPage, IL.

 

 

 

We'd love to hear from you if:

 

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house.  Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.

Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team.

Excellent organization, project management and communication skills

Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA’s, 5Why’s, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.

Process-oriented.  Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding

Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Minimum experience 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with CMMS preferred.

Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred.

 

 

Compensation: 

 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $87,160 to $104,680, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

 

If applicable…An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician - Chatham, NY - $28.95 - $36.99

Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician - Chatham, NY

 

Pay: $28.95 - $36.99 per hour based on experience (+$1.00 per hour for 3rd shift differential)

 

Shift:

- Swing shift: Alternates weekly between 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

- 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

 

Bonuses:

- Up to $5,000 Relocation Bonus

- $5,000 Retention Bonus

 

Job Description:

 

In this role, the Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician is responsible for ensuring safety and producing high-quality products. The ideal candidate will be experienced in mold installation procedures and possess a solid understanding of key processing parameters to optimize product quality.

 

Responsibilities:

 

- Focus on maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to all safety protocols

- Lead and support the implementation of Safe Work Procedures and safety audits for new and existing equipment

- Participate in mold inspection, installation, and setup processes

- Troubleshoot tooling, processes, and machines, utilizing technical aptitude for systematic analysis and process improvements

- Collaborate with Engineering to develop new processes and enhance Plant Productivity initiatives

- Work with Shift Process Technicians to optimize the efficiency of existing processes

- Interpret data related to molding processes to ensure quality standards are met

- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of processes and data

- Flexibility for overtime as needed

 

Qualifications:

 

- Minimum of five years of hands-on practical experience in injection molding

- Two-year technical degree preferred

- Must pass Work Keys Mathematics and Technical Aptitude testing

- Proficiency with IQMS system and basic PC literacy

 

Benefits:

 

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA options

- 401(k) with company match

- Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistance Program

- Paid time off and holidays

- Various insurance plans (life, personal accident, and disability)

- Tuition reimbursement

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.