Manufacturing Maintenance Technician at Superior Glove Works

High Point, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Blueprint Reading, ERP Systems, Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Batching, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Control, Welding, Machining, 5S, Kaizen

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About Us: Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years in designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. With locations in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Honduras, we're committed to improving occupational hand protection through innovation. Does this sound like you? Are you a skilled technician? We're seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician has superior problem-solving skills and a drive to reach decision-makers and build relationships! If you consider yourself to be innovative, process improvement driven, focused on worker safety and continuously building positive relationships, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! About the role: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality production during second-shift operations. This role operates, monitors, troubleshoots, maintains, adjusts, and repairs production machinery with limited supervision. The technician serves as the primary technical resource on shift for equipment downtime, mechanical and electrical issues, process deviations, quality concerns, preventative maintenance, chemical batching, machine startups, and production documentation. This individual must be comfortable diagnosing equipment problems, using hand and measurement tools, interpreting technical drawings or manuals, following lockout/tagout procedures, and escalating issues appropriately when outside their scope. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, electrically aware, safety-focused, calm under pressure, and capable of making sound decisions when immediate supervision is limited. Location: This position will be based to work in our manufacturing location in High Point, North Carolina. Responsibilities: Machine Operation & Production Support * Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production machinery and processes. * Prepare chemical batches and complete production documentation and ERP updates. * Perform machine startups, process adjustments, and post-dip operations. * Support wastewater treatment and maintain SDS and raw material records. * Apply lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Maintenance & Troubleshooting * Respond to machine faults, downtime, and equipment issues on second shift. * Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. * Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and equipment adjustments. * Maintain maintenance logs and escalate complex issues when required. Quality & Process Control * Inspect products and processes to ensure quality standards are met. * Identify process deviations and make corrective adjustments. * Document quality checks, nonconformances, and corrective actions. Training & Continuous Improvement * Support training of new employees and promote adherence to procedures. * Participate in process improvement and root cause analysis activities. * Recommend improvements to safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. Administration & Safety * Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and SOP documentation. * Follow GMP, safety, and lockout/tagout procedures. * Support cross-functional operations as needed and perform other assigned duties. Qualifications: * Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or production experience * High school diploma required; technical schooling / training in the trades as asset. * Experience operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment * Valid passport as travel is required * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GMP, and continuous improvement practices * Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills * Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawings and use hand tools * Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/production systems * College or University Diploma / Degree in Engineering in the discipline of Manufacturing / Mechanical / Instrumentation & Electronics / Chemical, or related field is preferred * Engineering diploma/degree considered an asset * Experience with 5S, Kaizen, NetSuite, ISO standards, or textile manufacturing preferred * Welding, machining, and strong mechanical aptitude are assets * Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills * Able to work independently and in team environments * Detail-oriented with strong time management and urgency * Comfortable working in physically demanding manufacturing environments Why join Superior Glove? Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture to ensure every voice is heard and valued. When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family! Some of the benefits/perks include: * Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, Canada’s Excellence Business Award and more! * Enjoy our Recognition Program to gain access to fantastic rewards! * Access to our on-site fitness lessons, equipment, “Grab and Go” bikes and more * Take part in community and company events, staff lunch adventures and annual barbeques! * And much more! Superior Glove strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the company will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery during second-shift operations to ensure safe and efficient production. Key duties include performing preventative maintenance, managing chemical batching, and documenting process deviations.