AAA USA

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Winterville, North Carolina•Full-time
$35 - $38 hourly
About the Job
Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Kinston, NC.

Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Overtime Opportunities.
  • Long-Term Aerospace Programs.
  • Multiple U.S. Locations.
  • Relocation Assistance Available.
  • Referral Programs.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
  • 401(k) with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment, automated gantry systems, CNC machinery, PLC-controlled equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure maximum reliability and availability.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Perform scheduled work according to established preventive maintenance plans.
  • Diagnose equipment problems and determine necessary repairs to prevent equipment failures and production downtime.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, sketches, layouts, and technical specifications.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and CNC-controlled equipment.
  • Work with automated manufacturing equipment, including industrial gantry systems.
  • Perform equipment disassembly, repair, reassembly, and installation as required.
  • Safely move, position, and install heavy equipment using established rigging and material-handling methods.
  • Perform necessary rigging activities associated with equipment installation, relocation, and repair.
  • Obtain and deliver materials, parts, tools, and equipment required to support maintenance activities.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
  • Enter and retrieve maintenance information using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Identify and order parts required to complete assigned maintenance and repair work.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and associated documentation.
  • Follow maintenance manuals, technical instructions, work orders, job cards, and established procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable safety, quality, and equipment standards.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by applying maintenance best practices and updated technical standards.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with OSHA, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and clean-as-you-go requirements.
  • Work any assigned shift and overtime as required to support production operations.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2–5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
  • Hands-on experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
  • Experience working with CNC and/or PLC systems.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.