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2nd shift Maintenance Tech Direct Hire

Job in Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28658, USA

Listing for: ProStaffing

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 65000.00 YEAR

2nd shift Maintenance Tech Direct Hire

Hours:

4pm-2:30am, OT and some weekends

Location:

Newton, NC

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support daily operations by ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery in a fast-paced production environment. Ideal candidates are hands‑on problem solvers with strong mechanical and electrical experience.

What You'll Do

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on production equipment

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues

Repair or replace defective components to restore functionality

Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures

Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams

Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures

Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation

Support installation of new equipment and system upgrades

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives

Preventative Maintenance

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or credited GED required; technical training preferred

4+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial setting. Food industry is a plus.

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, and troubleshooting

24V to 480V experience

Experience with hydraulics/pneumatics

Single and 3phase motors

PLC Troubleshooting

Multi‑skilled ability to perform basic mechanical tasks

Knowledge of personal computers and facility software for use in troubleshooting and work order entries.

Must be able to operate facility equipment such as scissor lifts and one‑man lifts, chain hoists, overhead cranes, etc.

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