Production Technician, 1st Shift

About the role

ABB is hiring a Production Technician for the first shift at its Pinetops, North Carolina facility. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and supports the Maintenance team by carrying out daily activities according to agreed maintenance guidelines and procedures, while helping increase the overall efficiency of equipment and the production line. The work is onsite at the Pinetops facility.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and breakdowns.
• Report recurring problems with machinery and equipment.
• Outline problems with parts that can be identified and addressed for record-keeping.
• Set calibration and adjust equipment, machinery and instruments to comply with production specifications and instructions.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• Ability to safely use a ladder and to lift, push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Physical endurance, as the work involves hands-on and technical tasks, occasional lifting, climbing stairs and ladders, and frequent computer use.

Required skills

• Use of hand tools such as tape measures, calipers and grinders as needed.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting, engineering and manufacturing processes, planned maintenance and backlog management.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves and steel-toed shoes is required.