Entry-Level Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Repair

Ascent Industries Co.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. in Fountain Inn, SC seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform foundational maintenance tasks on production equipment under close supervision and established procedures.

You will assist senior technicians, monitor equipment for basic safety concerns, document maintenance activities, and learn layouts and standard practices to support reliable operations in a high-demand chemical production environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to perform defined technical tasks under close supervision and follow established procedures.
• Ability to communicate routine technical information clearly.
• Physically demanding role with lifting up to 60 lbs and working around hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic preventive maintenance on production equipment per procedures and schedules.
• Assists senior technicians with inspections, repairs, and part replacements.
• Monitors equipment for wear or safety concerns and reports issues.
• Performs routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor replacements to maintain performance.
• Records maintenance activities and equipment conditions in logs or systems.
• Uses basic tools and testing devices while learning equipment functions.
• Follows lockout/tagout and safety rules in production environments.
• Learns equipment layouts and maintenance standards to build proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Basic troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Documentation

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Testing devices

Shop equipment

Job description

Ascent Industries Co. in Fountain Inn, SC seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform foundational maintenance tasks on production equipment under close supervision and established procedures.

You will assist senior technicians, monitor equipment for basic safety concerns, document maintenance activities, and learn layouts and standard practices to support reliable operations in a high-demand chemical production environment.