Maintenance Tech ( 2nd & 3rd shift )

Greenwood Mills Inc; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Teladoc

401K

Company Holidays

Free Onsite Nurse/Clinic

Identity Theft Assistance

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is a historic textile manufacturer in Greenwood, SC seeking maintenance personnel for the spinning department. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, lubrication, and safe operation of spinning machinery within a 1st shift (8am-4pm) environment.

No textile experience is required, though prior manufacturing exposure is a plus. The company emphasizes growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a welcoming team culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport and install pieces weighing 75-100 lbs.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
• Must be able to complete simple reports.
• Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective equipment.
• Must understand mechanical operation of loom.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on spinning machinery and lubricate equipment.
• Inspect and lubricate machinery to maintain production efficiency.
• Clean machinery when stopped off and perform assigned duties.
• Follow safety rules prescribed by the plant and work safely around moving parts.
• Meet plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in company policies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Color vision

Safety awareness

Writing legibly

Tools

Gauges

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladder usage

Job description

Job Description

Greenwood Mills, Inc., a family-owned textile manufacturing business located in Greenwood, SC that makes cloth for our US Military, employee uniforms, and more! We have been in business for more than 135 years!

Currently seeks motivated employees to help in the process of making yarn in our spinning department and we need you! You will be shown the area with more description during the interview.

Job Objective

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on spinning machinery, lubricates machinery, cleans machinery when stopped off, and performs assigned duties
• Performs preventive maintenance & repairs on spinning machines
• Inspects and lubricates machinery
• Performs stop off cleaning
• Follows safety rules prescribed by plant
• Must be able to work safely around moving parts
• Must understand mechanical operation of loom
• Must be able to transport and install pieces of equipment weighing 75-100 lbs.
• Must be able to climb and use a ladder as needed
• Must be able to use gauges, power tools, and hand tools
• Must be able to supply own work tools
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions
• Must be able to complete simple reports
• Must be able to write legibly
• Must be able to perform simple math
• Must be able to distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste
• Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
• Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies

Schedule

• 1st shift: 8am - 4pm

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc
• Basic Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Free Onsite Nurse/Clinic
• Identity Theft Assistance/ Travel Assistance
• 401K
• Company Holidays

Pay rate: $17.50 Hourly plus $1 shift premium

Advancement opportunities/ internal growth available!

No textile experience is needed, although prior textile or manufacturing experience is a plus. We are looking for new hires who wish to build a career with us. Join our team!

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure that all employment opportunities are available to associates and applicants on the basis of their individual willingness and ability to do the job.