Industrial Maintenance Technician – Overtime & Growth

Jennmar; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

JENNMAR Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including conveyors, mixers, and pumps. The role emphasizes safety, LOTO, and adherence to 5S practices.

The successful candidate will interpret blueprints, diagnose mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues, and lift up to 50 lbs while working with overtime and weekend shifts as needed. Competitive starting pay with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• NFPA 70E Training.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and other OSHA compliant safety programs.
• Basic understanding of PLC systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely install, replace, and repair machinery, motors, and components using appropriate tools and procedures.
• Participate in and adhere to all safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Fall Protection, and Machine Guarding procedures.
• Conduct inspections to identify hazards, mechanical failures, or unsafe conditions, and report or correct them promptly.
• Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop, ensuring tools, parts, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Support site housekeeping and 5S initiatives to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment such as mixers, conveyors, forklifts, cranes, pumps, compressors, and vibrators.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify metal assemblies and structures to restore or improve equipment functionality.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Industrial equipment

Blueprints & schematics

NFPA 70E training

PLC systems (basic)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

JENNMAR Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including conveyors, mixers, and pumps. The role emphasizes safety, LOTO, and adherence to 5S practices.

The successful candidate will interpret blueprints, diagnose mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues, and lift up to 50 lbs while working with overtime and weekend shifts as needed. Competitive starting pay with overtime opportunities.