Mechanical Specialist

Workforce Unlimited

Tobaccoville, NC 4 days ago

Job Description

Job Role: Mechanical Specialist

Pay: $40.00/hr.

Location: Tobaccoville, Nc

Duration: Direct Hire FT

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (must be flexible with working/training on all shifts)

Position Responsibilities

Operate high-speed cigarette manufacturing and packaging equipment, including loading materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, quality, output, and regulatory compliance.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues; respond to machine alarms and system messages; adjust machine settings as needed.
Complete high-level preventive maintenance across multiple technologies and subassemblies using equipment manuals and work instructions.
Make standard machine adjustments, including timing, alignment, settings, format changes, and part replacement.
Install, commission, and modify manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Perform complex mechanical interventions and support, guide, and train other technical personnel.
Conduct all required quality checks and tests per standard operating procedures.
Enter maintenance and production data into SAP/CMMS and other systems; create repair records and work history.
Order and verify materials and parts; confirm production specifications; monitor and respond to KPI data.
Set up equipment for multiple products using MES, parts ordering systems, document management systems, and related applications.
Work at heights up to 10 feet and operate industrial vehicles and powered lifts.

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience working in the cigarette manufacturing industry is mandatory
Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical skills with the ability to perform advanced mechanical repairs.
Proven experience diagnosing equipment issues and performing corrective maintenance.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft applications.
Ability to meet WorkKeys requirements:
Ability to operate industrial vehicles and powered lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field (or military equivalent).
Experience using SAP/CMMS systems.
Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal teams and external vendors.

Extensive Employee Benefit package