Maintenance Mechanic

$75k to $94k

Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 28209Posted Oct 14, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Charlotte

  • Charlotte, NC, Salary Range: $36.00 - $45.00Hourly, North Coast Container is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our Charlotte steel drum lines running safely and reliably. POSITION: Maintenance Mechanic (Full-Time, Hourly) LOCATION: Charlotte, NC SHIFT: 1st or 2nd Shift PAY: $36-$45/Hour REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager ABOUT THE ROLE You'll install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair the production equipment and facility systems that build our 55-gallon steel drums. From preventive maintenance to getting a down line back up fast, you'll be the person production counts on to keep equipment safe, efficient and reliable.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on steel forming equipment, resistance welders, seamers, conveyors, paint lines, leak testers and material handling equipment. Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical problems. Repair or replace motors, bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, pumps and cylinders.

Weld, fabricate and machine parts as needed. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals. Support equipment installations, rebuilds and upgrades. Respond quickly to production downtime and help get lines back up. Keep accurate maintenance records and work orders. Follow all safety rules, including lockout/tagout and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING Required [3]+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Strong mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills Working knowledge of basic electrical systems (motors, controls, sensors) Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/stick) Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals Solid safety record and working knowledge of LOTO and OSHA requirements Own basic hand tools Ability to work overtime, weekends or call-ins when equipment is down Preferred Experience with metal forming, stamping, resistance welding or seaming equipment PLC troubleshooting experience Machining experience (lathe, mill) Forklift and aerial lift certification Experience with a CMMS or work order system

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