Maintenance - Maintenance Electrician

Elite Quartz Manufacturing; Latta (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Quartz in Latta, SC is seeking a maintenance technician to install, assemble and test new machines, and to inspect equipment for signs of malfunction. The role involves scheduling preventative maintenance, performing repairs, and coordinating with outside contractors for technical work.

Candidates should be capable of mechanical work and basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and hydraulic tasks, and must adhere to safety regulations while keeping work areas clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment, and inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
• Perform various types of equipment and building repairs using skills that include thorough mechanical knowledge, and basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and hydraulic skills.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Lead the diagnosis of equipment issues to determine root cause of problem and determine the most cost effective and efficient corrective action.
• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Lead contact with outside contractors and services called in for technical repairs
• Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness
• Read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification or installation of machinery.
• Perform other assigned tasks as directed by management
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Job description

• Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment, and inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
• Perform various types of equipment and building repairs using skills that include thorough mechanical knowledge, and basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and hydraulic skills.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Lead the diagnosis of equipment issues to determine root cause of problem and determine the most cost effective and efficient corrective action.
• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Lead contact with outside contractors and services called in for technical repairs
• Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness
• Read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification or installation of machinery.
• Perform other assigned tasks as directed by management
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.