Mechanical Specialist

Job Role: Mechanical Specialist

Pay: $40.00/hr.

Location: Tobaccoville, Nc

Duration: Direct Hire FT

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (must be flexible with working/training on all shifts)

Position Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed cigarette manufacturing and packaging equipment, including loading materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, quality, output, and regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues; respond to machine alarms and system messages; adjust machine settings as needed.
• Complete high-level preventive maintenance across multiple technologies and subassemblies using equipment manuals and work instructions.
• Make standard machine adjustments, including timing, alignment, settings, format changes, and part replacement.
• Install, commission, and modify manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform complex mechanical interventions and support, guide, and train other technical personnel.
• Conduct all required quality checks and tests per standard operating procedures.
• Enter maintenance and production data into SAP/CMMS and other systems; create repair records and work history.
• Order and verify materials and parts; confirm production specifications; monitor and respond to KPI data.
• Set up equipment for multiple products using MES, parts ordering systems, document management systems, and related applications.
• Work at heights up to 10 feet and operate industrial vehicles and powered lifts.

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in the cigarette manufacturing industry is mandatory
• Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical skills with the ability to perform advanced mechanical repairs.
• Proven experience diagnosing equipment issues and performing corrective maintenance.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft applications.
• Ability to meet WorkKeys requirements:
• Ability to operate industrial vehicles and powered lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field (or military equivalent).
• Experience using SAP/CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal teams and external vendors.

Extensive Employee Benefit package

• Retirement & Financial
• Health & Wellness
• Insurance (Health/dental/vision)
• Professional Development & Volunteering
• Paid Time Off
• Onsite health clinics and fitness center