Maintenance Tech
- Location
- Kenansville, NC, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Mechanic/Utility - Maintenance
SUMMARY This person will report to the Maintenance Manager, the primary responsibility is repair and maintain mechanical components on Plant machinery, utilities, and equipment in accordance with instructions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.
- Follow all safety standards
- Must be able to follow written instructions.
- Execute work orders and fills out as required
- Uses proper tools with skill
- Performs simple ARC Welding tasks as directed
- Performs predictive/preventive maintenance as directed
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Great communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the business.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Understanding of textile manufacturing methods
- Good communication skills
- Job knowledge in the following areas:
- Bearings
- Seals
- Lubrication
- Gauging practices
- Belt drives
- Chain drives
- Clutches and brakes
- Gears and gear systems
- Enclosed drive systems
- Complete drive packages
- Shaft joining and coupling devices
- Minor lathe work, (bore and key a sprocket)
- Basic welding abilities
ABILITY TO
- Read, write, and speak and understand in English, to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to record numbers on required paperwork
- Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Meet behaviors established in Company performance management and development process.
- Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities
- Pay attention to detail
- Effectively execute tasks
- Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs
- Communicate effectively
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Person will need a minimum of 2 years maintenance experience with equipment in the Kenansville Plant.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows:
- Frequent hand, finger and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Requires standing (80%) and walking (10%)
- The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance
- Constantly lift up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
- Constantly work under tight time constraints
- Occasionally work mandatory overtime
- May occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machine/equipment
- The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particles
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Required during production duties:
- Eye protection
- Hearing Protection
- Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes
- Reflective Vest (where applicable)
NOTICE The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. DISCLAIMER Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope. Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.
From Lear's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 8 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job