Maintenance Tech B

IPEX USA LLC

Pineville, NC

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$41/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**IPEX** is a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. For more than 50 years, we have built a reputation for quality, innovation, and performance while serving the municipal, industrial, and electrical markets.

We are currently looking for a **Maintenance Tech B** to join our team based in Pineville, NC.

**Job Purpose**

To support machinery and facility maintenance activities. These maintenance activities are to be conducted while ensuring and maximizing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping and cost control to achieve plant goals

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL TECHNICIANS**

Support and comply with EH&S policies and procedures as communicated and documented in compliance with EH&S/ISMS

Maintain acceptable housekeeping, environmental and safe working conditions as defined and monitored through EH&S/ISM.

Support and comply with the efforts of the Joint, Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) as defined in EH&S/ISMS.

Attend and participate in monthly employee meetings as scheduled and defined in EH&S/ISMS

Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor immediately. Cooperate, participate, and provide information during the accident/incident investigation upon request in compliance with EH&S/ISMS

Inspect and report potential unsafe/hazardous conditions in compliance with EH&S/ISMS

Use all protective guards and devices, and report any absence or defect in any equipment or device in compliance with EH&S/ISMS

Wear and use personal protective equipment appropriately as defined and required by EH&S/ISMS

Report non-conformances in any lockout equipment and/or device, and do not attempt to operate or energize any machine, equipment, or process when it is locked and tagged out in compliance with EH&S/ISMS

Comply with working at heights requirements as defined in EH&S/ISMS

Report all injuries/accidents/incidents regardless of how minor and document the use of first aid supplies as required by EH&S/ISMS

Provide documentation and comply with Claims Management and Modified/Restricted Work requirements when applicable and as defined in EH&S/ISMS 4.0.

Participate and comply with New Hire/Promotion Orientation as defined in EH&S/ISMS 25.0 and HR Best Practices – USA.

Attend and participate in training as defined and requested in EH&S/ISMS Element 26.0 and the plant training matrix.

Comply and support the hazardous condition program by reading labels and MSDS’s, following warnings, precautions and work instructions, using the correct personal protective equipment, learning emergency procedures, and practicing safe work habits in compliance with EH&S/ISMS

Comply with work instructions as defined in EH&S/ISMS 31.0.

Comply with mobile equipment safe working practices and guidelines including pre-use inspections in compliance with EH&S/ISMS 32.0.

Know, understand and comply with all emergency preparedness procedures as defined in compliance with EH&S/ISMS 34.0

Comply and support EH&S goals and objectives as defined in compliance with EH&S/ISMS 47.0

Immediately report any unsafe practices/conditions to your Shift Supervisor and work in accordance with safety rules/policies/work procedures in compliance with EH&S/ISMS 48.0

Comply with all policies, procedures and work practices as outlined by the HR Best Practices – USA, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and EH&S programs at all times.

Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

**POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR B-MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN** Fulfill all position specific responsibilities of a C-Maintenance Technician with the following additional skills:

• Requires specialized technical knowledge in one or more fields of electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, and theoretical mechanics.

• Must have (5) years previous Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Piping, and Welding experience.

• Must be able to read mechanical blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematic diagrams.

• Requires ability to repair and maintain all plant equipment and diagnose operational problems in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical phases with limited instruction or supervision.

• Must have advanced knowledge of operation of shop fabrication equipment.

• Requires limited ability to instruct and lead others.

• Advanced welding capabilities with (Stick, Mig, and TIG)

• Advanced understanding of rigging

• Advanced Pipe fitting

**COMPLEXITY AND JUDGMENT**

Regularly encounters problems that involve multiple-choice options, but through prior exposure, experience and established procedures/policies can determine the most appropriate course of action. Work involves both routine and non-routine tasks within well-defined standards. Responsible for judgment in performing all duties

**PERSONAL CONTACTS**

Works closely with all departments.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

Full physical mobility – Ability to reach, bend, twist, walk, and lift 50 pounds or more on occasion. Work involves routine walking,