Maintenance Technician

About the role

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on.

These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases.

OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

This role is based on-site in our Whitsett manufacturing facility and the base schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Requires the ability to work overtime as needed.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician will engage in performing various maintenance activities at RegO. Will respond to maintenance requests after being submitted through an automated system. The Maintenance Technician will also complete projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

What You'll Get to Do

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment at the proper intervals.
• Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Review production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing. Perform necessary change overs of equipment to needed SKUs or performs scheduled maintenance PMs or upgrades to ensure customer demands are met.
• Test equipment for proper operation and safety.
• Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework. Verifies equipment functionality prior to returning to operations after repairs, change over or machine adjustments.
• Examine, tests, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms.
• Checks product for visual defects.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
• Examines defects and analyzes spoilage root causes and, where possible, takes corrective action.
• Analyzes and records root cause of production delays on daily production reports.
• Repair and adjust small machines, e.g. drill presses, punch presses, grinding and buffing heads, riveters, bench power and hand tools to involve replacement of bearings, spindles, electrical switches, etc.
• Work from drawings, sketches, specifications, schematics and manufacturer manuals
• Use scale, square, levels, miscellaneous power bench tools, wrenches, carpentry tools, etc. Apply oil and grease to equipment in absence of oiler and greaser.
• Performs product examination and rework when line is down due to causes beyond mechanic's control.

What You Bring to the Role

• Five (5) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be knowledgeable in skilled trades
• Must have well-rounded knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in manufacturing environments
• Understanding of building codes is desirable
• Ability to read blueprints
• Must possess basic reading, writing, and computation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Additional information

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.