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We come to work every day because we strive to earn a living in a meaningful way. Too many people exist without finding joy or purpose in their work, and we believe that's just wrong. After all, we spend at least a third of our lives working-so why not create workplaces where people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they leave at the end of the day?\nAt Protocase, your ideas don't just matter-they shape our future. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, where every voice is heard, valued, and makes a real impact. Does this sound like something you'd want to be a part of and help grow?\nProtocase specializes in custom sheet metal enclosures, panels, and parts for engineers and innovators worldwide, built with unmatched speed and quality. We take the impossible and make it possible for some of the brightest minds on the planet.\nLearn more about us: https://workdifferently.info/\nAbout the Role\nWe're looking for a hands-on, quick-thinking Maintenance Technicianto support manufacturing operations at our growing Wilmington, North Carolina facility.\nReporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll work closely with our production and maintenance teams to keep machinery and equipment operating safely, reliably, and at peak performance. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and help minimize production downtime.\nThis is a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. You'll need to be comfortable moving between tasks, solving problems under pressure, and responding to equipment issues when they arise. Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to maintain production momentum and grow our manufacturing capabilities in Wilmington.\nWhat You'll Do\nPerform regular preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to reduce downtime and maintain reliable operations.\nTroubleshoot equipment malfunctions, diagnose issues, and complete repairs to resolve production outages.\nRespond quickly to critical equipment issues to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.\nMaintain accurate equipment status, maintenance records, and repair logs within our maintenance tracking software.\nSource required repair parts and coordinate with external vendors to support timely repairs and delivery.\nCommunicate equipment status, repair progress, and maintenance updates to management and production teams.\nCollaborate with maintenance teammates and production employees to identify and resolve equipment-related challenges.\nSupport improvements that increase equipment performance, 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