Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

At the Circular Solutions and Operations facility in Charlotte, N.C., we receive Powertrain Components that have exceeded their initial life cycle and restore them to their original performance specifications. Our site is committed to protecting the environment and has received multiple environmental awards.

Our work is challenging and rewarding as we help the Volvo Group fulfill its mission of “driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions.” This opportunity with the Charlotte, NC Remanufacturing team also offers the ability to learn an interesting aspect of the business while making a positive impact on the environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs reactive and preventive maintenance on machines and production equipment.
• Records, reports, and acts on solutions for damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines and fills out the appropriate documentation.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed and improvements to avoid future incidences.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines, utilizing the maintenance database system.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness to learn and grow professionally, shown by dedication, flexibility, and respect.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment, handling many projects simultaneously.
• Occasional overtime work

Education and Experience:

• Vocational Certificates or Associates Degree or equivalent experience in related Maintenance field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Safety
• Proper use of required PPE
• Safety shoes required at all times
• Special attention to noise levels, hearing protection required in specific areas or operations
• High level of alertness at all times

Work Hours:
Mon-Thurs 2:00 p.m-12:00 a.m.  

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for  employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?