Dewey Plant - Mechanical Technician I

Milliken & Company; Inman (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Inman, SC is seeking a Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring reliability to meet quality and production goals. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing mechanical problems on manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures.

This position will primarily be a rotating shift with an on‑call rotation. Candidates should have a HS diploma or higher, relevant technical degrees, and hands‑on maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate/Technical degree in Mechatronix, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar.
• 2+ years of mechanical/industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.
• Experience reading control schematics, electrical and maintenance blueprints.
• Willing to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot/cold conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Understanding of equipment types including pumps, bearings, seals, steam systems, HVAC, and meters.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and P&ID.
• Basic proficiency in aerial lifts, rigging, and hoists.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings.
• Analyze and solve mechanical problems and assist manufacturing personnel on process-related issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and establish new PM activities.
• Assist in installation, moves, and rearrangements of machinery.
• Follow safety-related standards and practices.
• Document all work in a CMMS with feedback to planning and scheduling.
• Advanced roles include lean manufacturing improvements.
• Senior roles include training peers and leading small teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Overtime capable

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Assoc./Technical degree in Mechatronix/Mechanical Eng/Automation Eng

2+ years maintenance experience

OSHA 10-hour General Industry

NFPA 70E certified

Tools

CMMS

P&ID reading

Laser alignment

Vibration analysis

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagramand LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Dewey Plant - Mechanical Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

Milliken's Dewey Plant in Inman, SC is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as a Mechanical Technician. This position creates value by ensuring reliability of equipment to help meet and exceed the facility's goals for quality and production by inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing mechanical problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures. This will primarily be a rotating shift position that will include an on-call rotation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Basic Responsibilities for Mechanic

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings.
• Analyze and solve mechanical problems and assist manufacturing personnel on process-related problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and establishes new PM activities as needed
• Involvement in installation of machinery, machine moves and plant rearrangements.
• Understands, follows, and implements all safety-related standards and practices.
• Document all work in a CMMS with feedback to planning and scheduling.

Basic Responsibilities for Advanced and Senior Mechanic

• (all the above plus additional listings)
• Continuous process improvement implementation with respect to Lean Manufacturing principles.

Basic Responsibilities for Senior Mechanic

• (all the above plus additional listings)
• Train other Engineering Services associates, in one‑on‑one or group environments as needed.
• Work directly with Planning & Scheduling team to assist in creation and improvement of job plans.
• Lead small teams on complex maintenance and repair activities.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Basic Qualifications for Mechanic

• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following:
• Associate or Technical degree or higher in Mechatronix, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar
• A minimum of two (2) years of mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or production environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, creating and editing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on‑call, and holidays.
• Experience reading and following control scheme, electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints.
• Willing and able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot or cold weather conditions.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
• Willing and able to lift‑up to 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to follow facial hair guidelines for respirator usage.
• Understanding of working knowledge of a wide range of industrial equipment, including pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, steam traps, steam heaters, safety relief devices, agitators, conveyers, air compressors, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and industrial scales
• Proficiency in reading and understanding of blueprints, P&ID and equipment specification documents.
• Basic proficiency in aerial lifts, rigging, and hoists; to include hoist maintenance and inspection.

Basic Qualifications for Advanced and Senior Mechanic

• (all the above plus additional listings)
• One of the following:
• Associate or Technical degree or higher in Mechatronix, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar
• A minimum of three (3) years of mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or production environment
• OSHA 10‑hour for General Industry
• NFPA 70E certified.
• Proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment.
• Proficiency with vibration analysis and machinery lubrication analysis and handling

Basic Qualifications for Senior Mechanic

• (all the above plus additional listings)
• One of the following:
• Associate or Technical degree or higher in Mechatronix, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar
• A minimum of five (5) years of mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in chemical manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• OSHA 30‑hour for General Industry
• Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Category I) and Analysis I (ISO Category II) certified.
• Thermography (ISO Level I) certified.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

Preferred Qualifications for Mechanic

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• OSHA 10‑hour for General Industry
• NFPA 70E certified.
• Proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment.
• Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Level I) certified.
• Proficiency with ultrasonic analysis, for use with greasing applications, and leak detection
• Proficiency with oil analysis, understanding of machinery lubrication, and lubrication oil handling requirements.
• Understanding of PSM/IPL Fundamentals
• Previous experience in Energy, Chemical, or pharmaceutical production environment

Preferred Qualifications for Advanced and Senior Mechanic

• (all the above plus additional listings)
• OSHA 30‑hour for General Industry
• High level of proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment
• Strong understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance Concepts
• Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Category I) and Analysis I (ISO Category II) certified.
• Thermography (ISO Level I) certified.

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Mechanic

• (all the above plus additional listings)
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
• API 510 Vessel Inspection certified.
• Documented training in Job Planning and Scheduling
• NFPA 70E certified.

ADA PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Sitting Ability to sit down at least 25% of day
• Standing Ability to stand while working at least 95% of day
• Moving Ability to move throughout the plant at least 25% of day

• Lifting Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance 10% of day
• Ascending/Descending Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency 10% of day
• Bending Ability to bend or stoop 10% of day
• Visual Acuity Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least As Required
• Cognitive Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information As Required

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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