Entry-Level Maintenance Technician I - Hands-On Production

Ascent Chemicals; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. is hiring a Maintenance Technician I in Fountain Inn, SC. This entry-level role applies foundational maintenance knowledge to perform routine tasks under supervision, supporting production equipment and safety standards.

You will assist with inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and maintaining logs, while learning equipment layouts and maintenance practices to contribute to team goals and reliability.

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 with limited autonomy, applying foundational knowledge while following established procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to resolve straightforward day-to-day technical issues using predefined methods; escalates most issues to supervisor/manager as needed.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and practices; works under close supervision with regular instruction and guidance.
• Ability to communicate routine technical information that may require minimal explanation or clarification.
• This is a physically demanding industrial maintenance role that routinely requires extended standing and walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, crouching, working in awkward positions, lifting up to 60 lbs., maneuvering heavier equipment with assistance, working independently at times, working in confined spaces, and working around hazardous chemicals while wearing required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment and related mechanical or electrical systems by following established procedures, checklists, and schedules under close guidance.
• Assists senior technicians with inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and parts replacement activities by preparing tools, gathering materials, and supporting assigned maintenance work.
• Monitors equipment for visible wear, abnormal operation, or basic safety concerns and reports issues to more experienced technicians or supervisors for further evaluation.
• Completes routine cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and minor replacement tasks to help maintain equipment performance, reliability, and safe operation.
• Records maintenance activities, equipment conditions, and repair details in designated logs or systems using standard documentation practices.
• Uses basic maintenance tools, testing devices, and shop equipment appropriately while building knowledge of equipment functions and repair methods.
• Follows established safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and work rules while performing maintenance tasks in production environments.
• Learns equipment layouts, operating principles, maintenance standards, and departmental procedures to build proficiency in production equipment support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Documentation

Team assistance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Ascent Industries Co. is hiring a Maintenance Technician I in Fountain Inn, SC. This entry-level role applies foundational maintenance knowledge to perform routine tasks under supervision, supporting production equipment and safety standards.

You will assist with inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and maintaining logs, while learning equipment layouts and maintenance practices to contribute to team goals and reliability.