Maintenance Technician (Direct Hire) 3rd Shift Location: Madison, NC Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire (No Temp Assignment)
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support plant operations in Madison, NC. This is a direct hire opportunity working a 12-hour 3rd shift on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (6:45 PM 7:00 AM).
The Maintenance Technician will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across a variety of industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and project work orders
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Perform breakdown maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
Work with PLCs and automated systems
Communicate effectively with team members across departments
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO)
Assist in other maintenance or production roles as needed
Equipment & Technical Skills
Safe use of welders, torches, saws, cutting tools, and hand tools
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to use a computer for maintenance tracking and job functions
Understanding of plant equipment operations and systems
Requirements
Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and complete maintenance work orders
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid North Carolina drivers license
Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
Ability to learn and support multiple roles across the plant
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Frequent bending, stooping, and twisting
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
Required to wear PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots
Work Schedule
3rd Shift: 6:45 PM 7:00 AM
12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
Overtime may be required based on production needs
Why Work Here
Join our client, a family-owned industry leader with over 100 years of success manufacturing high-quality brick and pavers used across the U.S.
Enjoy a stable, team-focused environment with opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and contribute to products that stand the test of time.
Apply Today
If youre an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a stable, hands-on role in Madison, NC, apply now to join a growing manufacturing team.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, NC
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
50 to 99 employees
Year Founded
1979
Website
http://www.theresource.org/
About Company
The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.
At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Maintenanceunmatched
Cutting Toolsunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Testingunmatched
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