Mechanical Specialist – Direct Hire (MUST HAVE TOBACCO/CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE)
Pay: $40.00/hour
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Schedule: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts (flexibility required during training)
Build a Long-Term Career with Industry-Leading Technology
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Specialist to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation. This is a direct hire opportunity offering competitive hourly pay, strong career growth potential, and an extensive benefits package. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have hands-on experience with cigarette manufacturing equipment, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate high-speed cigarette manufacturing and packaging machines, including loading materials up to 50 lbs.
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and production output.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues; respond to alarms and system messages.
- Make mechanical adjustments such as timing, alignment, formatting changes, and component replacement.
- Complete high-level preventative maintenance across multiple technologies and subassemblies.
- Install, commission, and modify manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Support, guide, and train junior technicians and technical personnel.
- Conduct required quality checks and tests per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Enter maintenance and production data into SAP/CMMS and related systems.
- Order, verify, and track parts and materials; monitor KPIs and respond as needed.
- Set up equipment for multiple products using MES and document management systems.
- Safely work at heights up to 10 feet and operate industrial vehicles and powered lifts.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Mandatory: Prior experience in the cigarette manufacturing industry
- Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical aptitude with advanced repair capability
- Proven ability to diagnose equipment issues and perform corrective maintenance
- Comfortable using computers, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to meet WorkKeys requirements
- Ability to safely operate industrial vehicles and powered lifts
- Willingness to work and train across multiple shifts
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field (military experience considered)
- Experience working with SAP or CMMS systems
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with teams and vendors
What We Offer
- $40/hour competitive pay
- Full benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness programs
- Comprehensive Insurance coverage
- Retirement & Financial planning options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development & Volunteering opportunities
- Long-term stability with a direct-hire position
- Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology
Pay: Up to $40.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
