Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Mt. Airy, NC

A Maintenance Technician is commonly expected to know and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. To be successful in this role you will:

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
• Have in-depth knowledge of safety guidelines and safety‑related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (e.g., fuses, conductivity).
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and components including but not limited to electrical circuits—relays, contractors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLC’s, hydraulic systems, pump/valve failures, cooling systems, gear boxes, and pneumatic systems.
• Lubricate and maintain all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work.
• Change bearings and wear components, replace and adjust belts, pulleys, and drive components.
• Understand thread terminology, tap and drill sizes, fastener terminology, drill sizes, bit sizes, and types.
• Understand and demonstrate competencies in lathe and milling machine operations.
• Read blueprints, schematics, installation and arrangement drawings, basic components, electrical diagrams and symbols and install wire machinery to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Solder electrical and electronic components.
• Create and modify work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow‑up work to be performed.
• Adhere to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE usage.
• Perform other mechanical or electrical duties as assigned.

• Broad technical training (high school plus 1–2 years of apprenticeship or applied trades training). Training requires a basic knowledge in shop mathematics and the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC and AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments.
• 3–5 years of electrical experience preferred.
• 5–7 years of industrial or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience may be acceptable.

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company‑paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Job type:
  Full‑time.

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable…