PL Maintenance 2

For over a century Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has been manufacturing pipe and fittings exclusively in the USA, employing 1,400 loyal, hard-working Americans. Today we manufacture the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings.

Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and has seven plant locations across the United States.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, located in Huntsville, AL, is looking for a Maintenance person with a proven track record to join our team.  

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is a leading manufacturer of pipe and fittings. We are the only manufacturer that offers a complete system of cast iron, PVC, CPVC, ABS and FlowGuard Gold® pipe and fittings for residential and commercial plumbing systems and industrial applications.  Investment in the latest tooling and machinery make it possible for us to meet increasing demand for our products and to provide the highest quality pipe and fittings in the industry.  We offer a safe and productive work environment. We pay competitively based on performance and provide excellent benefits. In this position, you will trouble shoot, diagnose, repair and/or replace simple to complex plant and production equipment.  You will be responsible for operating welders and fabrication equipment, overhauling motors, pumps, etc.  and special project work. You will also analyze power supply needs and perform preventative maintenance functions. 

Schedule: 2-2-3 | 12 Hour Shifts | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Qualifications:

• Previous experience (3-5 years) within an industrial environment as a maintenance technician. Experience with Injection Molding and/or Extrusion Equipment a plus but not required.


• Operate and maintain all DC and AC electrical control systems including electrical motor and drive systems.


• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing of simple to complex control systems utilizing PLC’s.


• Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems (control and 480 V).


• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic drawings and schematics.


• Basic knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, and pumping systems.


• Excellent safety and attendance record.


• Ability to provide personal hand tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

• Installation and maintenance of all power transmission equipment


• Operate and maintain all simple to moderately complex DC control systems


• Know how to change brushes


• Know how to clean commentator


• Know how to check DC voltages


• Know how to change out small drives


• Operate and maintain all simple to moderately complex AC control systems


• Know how to trouble shoot basic limit, pressure and selector switches


• Maintain and trouble shoot all plant motors


• Know how to wire motor leads


• Know how to change rotation of 3 phase motors


• Know how to size fuses and overload heaters


• Select, install and replace bearings and shaft seal


• Pump installation and maintenance


• Layout and installation of piping and tubing systems


• Troubleshoot and understand hydraulic circuits


• Rigging for removal and installation of equipment and components


• Installation of new and retrofit equipment

Experience or Training Required:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Experience within an industrial environment as a maintenance technician

We Offer:

• Pay for Performance Compensation  


• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 per year


• Health and Fitness Club Membership Reimbursement


• Wellness Programs


• Paid Time-Off


• Employee Recognition Programs


• National Guard and Reserve Pay


• Successful Team Approach


• Opportunities for Career Advancement

Benefits Include:
Our associates enjoy a safe and positive working environment with opportunities for growth through training and advancement from within the Company. Our team members also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical and dental coverage participation on the first day of the month after completing one full month of employment with the Company


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Company paid life insurance


• 401(k) with company match of 50 cents for every dollar contributed up to 6% of annual pay plus non-elective contribution of 3% of compensation


• Employee Assistance Program


• We also offer a group of supplemental benefit plans including voluntary life, whole life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and cancer insurance

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.