Maintenance Mechanic- 1st Shift

Our fast-growing, fast-paced manufacturing firm is seeking is seeking qualified candidates for the Maintenance III position at the Bedding plant in Hickory, NC.  This is a 1st shift position. Hours are 6:30 am-5:00 pm M-Th, with Friday OT expected. Listed below are the Qualifications and Requirements for the position.

In 1944, Hickory Springs Manufacturing (HSM) started a small production of furniture springs in Hickory, NC. We are a leading supplier of diversified components for the bedding, furniture, and GSA industries. We also produce polyester fiber batting, formed steel wire, flexible polyurethane foam fabrication. Hickory Springs, continues to extend its original product lines to include sleeper mechanisms, adjustable bed bases, roll packed mattresses and fabric encased micro coils. The diversification of our process and products allows us to stay true to our original values promised to our customers by excelling in producing quality and innovative products.

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• Perform general electrical maintenance on the physical structure. 
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment. 
• Plan, construct, install, and repair electrical wiring in the plant.
• Responsible for testing new, modified, or repaired equipment prior to turning over to production. Assures that installations and repairs are consistent with standards established by the Maintenance Supervisor. 
• Inspects and analyzes operations or malfunctions of electronic equipment and controls such as controllers, timers, and recorders. Uses required analytical instruments such as oscilloscopes and flow-meters to test, adjust, repair, and replace fuses, resistors, switches, and other electrical parts. Works from both mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Makes oral or written reports as requested by supervision concerning inspections, adjustments, and repairs.
• Tests machinery and equipment as necessary, at intervals and upon completion of all jobs to ensure proper operation.
• Reports all program changes and machine modifications to the plant engineering department. Assist with maintaining accurate wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and documentation of control programs and other required documentation.
• Run conduit and wiring throughout the plant as needed.
• Determine corrective action to machinery based on observation of machinery and discussion with appropriate personnel.
• Perform scheduled Preventive maintenance task on plant equipment.
• Some welding required. 
• Work with others. 
• Maintain equipment within the entire facility. 
• Use safety guidelines in operating all equipment in maintenance and in the plants.
• Help to keep the maintenance shop area as clean as possible.

• Must have at least 5 years of recent manufacturing maintenance mechanic experience. 
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Must be able to operate forklift and aerial platforms. 
• Must have industrial knowledge working with single and three phase AC/DC circuits.
• Must have experience with PLC’s and drives in an industrial environment, i.e. CNC programming. 
• Must be a self-starter with high decision making and problem solving skills in a production environment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot PLC’s and drives.
• Must be able to write and install programs on production equipment.
• Must be able to stand, bend at waist, stretch or reach, walk, and twist frequently.
• Must have the ability to lift or pull and apply up to 50lbs. 
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Must be able to perform other duties as deemed by management.
• Metal fabrication machinery experience a plus. 

As a Maintenance Mechanic at HSM, you’ll enjoy: 

• 401k Contribution Match up to 4% (100% Vested from Day 1), 9 paid holidays, 104 hours of PTO (Eligible after 60 days), Affordable Total Package Benefits offerings for you and your family, On-Site No-Cost Medical Clinics for you and Covered Dependents, Teladoc 24/7 ($0 copay), Global Healthcare and Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance.

At HSM Solutions our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, innovation, and celebrating our successes together as a team. We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals and to make a meaningful impact on our customers, our company, and our communities. If you're looking for a place that's not just a job, but a spot where you can grow and make a real impact, then HSM Solutions is the place for you. 

If you would like to apply for a position, please visit our career site at www.hsmsolutions.com/careers for a prompt response from our recruitment team. If you have any questions or would like to follow up on your application, please don't hesitate to contact us at jobs@hsmsolutions.com.

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