Maintenance Mechanic: PLC & Equipment Optimization

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods USA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, repair, modify, and support all production machinery and equipment in our manufacturing plant.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, install equipment, and support continuous improvement across the production process while ensuring safety and quality standards. Competitive hourly pay and OT availability accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to stand for long shifts.
• Personal hand tools required.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Able to perform basic math operations.
• Regular lifting up to 35lbs; occasional 50lbs; team lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Availability for shift work and frequent OT.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Conduct hourly/daily inspections for malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Ensure safety guards, covers, and devices are in place and functioning.
• Modify equipment to improve performance, safety, or efficiency.
• Remove, assemble, and install industrial parts or machinery as needed.
• Work with electrical systems up to 480V/3-phase.
• Generate and complete work orders for needed parts and repairs.
• Attend safety, sanitation, production, and quality meetings.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Mathematics

Lifting 75 lbs (team)

Shift/overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechatronics / Electronics Eng Tech degree

Tools

CMMS

Machine shop tools

Job description

Nissin Foods USA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, repair, modify, and support all production machinery and equipment in our manufacturing plant.

You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, install equipment, and support continuous improvement across the production process while ensuring safety and quality standards. Competitive hourly pay and OT availability accompany this role.