Maintenance Tech

Cooper Standard Automotive; Sherman Park (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Standard Spartanburg, SC manufacturing plant is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform safe repair and troubleshooting of maintenance equipment, including installation, preventive and routine maintenance, and decommissioning of machinery.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, electrical/hydraulic experience, and the ability to read prints, maintain records, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year college degree or technical training preferred.
• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Electrical and hydraulic experience required.
• Experience with extrusion/injection equipment preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS software.
• Ability to read metric and imperial prints and manuals.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot maintenance equipment safely.
• Install, perform preventive and routine maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of equipment.
• Coordinate with service contractors to complete projects.
• Maintain safety, 6S, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, NFPA, EPA).
• Manage parts, materials, and service records; keep manuals organized.
• Calibrate shop instruments and ensure proper tool inventories.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Ability to read prints

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical training or associate degree

2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS MP2

SAP

MS Office

Forklift operation

Job description

The Cooper Standard Spartanburg, SC manufacturing plant is looking to hire a Maintenance Tech!

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of maintenance equipment. This includes, but may not be limited to installation, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and decommissioning of equipment and machinery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides hands‑on involvement and completion of tasks and/or direction to contractor(s) service companies performing or assisting to get the projects complete
• Performs a variety of service work in the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding & Fabrication, Sheet Metal Working, Machining, Rigging, Erection, HVAC, Refrigeration, Etc.
• Takes a proactive approach to safety in all work activities
• Assist in the start‑up and shutdown of facilities, as needed
• Administrative responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Parts, material and service ordering and scheduling, researching and purchasing, maintaining records, files, manuals and other shop maintenance related items
• Maintain organization of the Maintenance Crib & Office and its contents making sure all tools and related equipment used for maintenance purposes are in good operable condition. Also, ensure consumable parts and frequently used maintenance items are in inventory, organized and available for use
• Maintain all Shop – Process Control Instrument Calibration requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulations and enforce industry guidelines set by but not limited to OSHA, ANSI, EPA, NFPA, OCWD and TS16949: 2002 Standards
• Ensures 6S, housekeeping and health and safety standards are maintained
• Must operate in a manner that reinforces, supports, and is consistent with the Cooper Standard Leadership Model
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed and directed by manager

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two Year College Degree or applicable Technical Training and Certification is preferred.
• Two plus years of experience, industrial maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems
• Electrical and Hydraulic experience necessary, ability to troubleshoot and repair issues.
• Experience with rubber and/or plastic extrusion/ injection molding and extrusion equipment preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Use of CMMS (MP2, SAP) software a plus
• Forklift/Lift Truck / Aerial Lift operator experience a plus
• Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload

• Must be able to read metric and imperial prints, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Positive teamwork and attitude required to support the manufacturing environment
• Experience with OSHA standards and Lockout/Tagout preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to offsite locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

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