Plant Utilities Maintenance Technician — Manufacturing

Plant Utilities Maintenance Technician — Manufacturing

Location: Rutherfordton, NC

Role snapshot

• Keep production moving by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant utilities and mechanical systems.
• Partner with a skilled team to execute PMs, roll changes, and mechanical repairs while documenting work with precision.
• Support a safe, efficient operation through proactive inspections and clear shift-to-shift communication.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair utility systems: steam and condensate, chilled water, cooling water, hot oil, HVAC, compressed air, electrical power, and related networks.
• Perform roll replacement and set-up; complete PMs including lube-oil and hydraulic fluid drain/refills; carry out 5S and other mechanical tasks as assigned.
• Create and maintain accurate records of equipment modifications and failures.
• Assist with daily routine maintenance activities and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Inspect systems visually and via monitoring to identify failures, leaks, or abnormal conditions; report and address maintenance needs promptly.
• Share critical information with incoming/outgoing shifts to ensure operational continuity.
• Stay informed on applicable regulations and emerging technologies; attend training as appropriate.
• Support planned roll replacement with overtime when required.

Shifts

• 1st: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
• 2nd: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
• Weekend: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat–Sun)

Qualifications

• No mandatory minimum education required.
• Preferred: Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology (or related field).
• 2–3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or engineering.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing equipment and support systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and use of diagnostic tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; effective teammate and communicator.

Physical requirements and work setting

• Industrial manufacturing environment with regular exposure to machinery, plant systems, and utilities.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.; frequently lift up to 75 lbs. over 8–12 hour shifts.
• Stand, walk, kneel, squat, and bend during active production support.
• Climb stairs and ladders; perform overhead and below-knee tasks.
• Push/pull toolboxes across the facility.

Compensation and benefits

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Why MAU

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

EOE