Maintenance Tech I - 12 Hour Night Shift

US Engine Valve; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Engine Valve in Westminster, SC is seeking a maintenance technician to perform expert-level mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. You will document work, communicate progress to supervision, and support lean initiatives.

Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, repairing or replacing worn parts, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of maintenance experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without ongoing company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment per manuals, diagrams, schematics and sketches.
• Document work and communicate progress to Maintenance supervision and Operational Team.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor and shift lead on work assignments and priorities.
• Support Lean/5S activities at the facility.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on plant projects and repairs.
• Inspect machinery to determine root causes of malfunction and perform repairs.
• Work from complex diagrams and comply with specifications.
• Maintain and repair production equipment including presses, furnaces, ovens, welding machines, conveyance, fans, motors, pumps, and inspection equipment.
• Address PLC, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic concerns and repair items timely.
• Use tools and measuring instruments familiar to the trade.
• Assist with equipment moves ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Work in confined spaces at varied heights with fall protection and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Systems troubleshooting

Diagnostic checks

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

The primary function of this role is under minimal supervision, performs expert level mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s manuals, diagrams, schematics and sketches. Work with Maintenance Supervisor and shift lead on work assignments and priorities. Document work completed and communicate work progress and completion with Maintenance supervision and Operational Team as required.

Essential Functions:

List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results) which must be accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above.

• Ensures compliance with safety and housekeeping practices, company policies and procedures.
• Work on Lean/5S activities related to the facility as needed.
• Work with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs
• Inspect machinery determining root causes of malfunction while performing diagnostic checks. Remove, replace, or repair worn or defective parts safely returning equipment to operational status in minimum time required.
• Work from complex diagrams, schematics, prints, work orders, and comply with specifications as required.
• Maintain and repair various types of production equipment including, but not limited to, presses, furnaces, ovens, welding machines, conveyance, fans, motors, pumps, and inspection equipment.
• Work through PLC, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic machine concerns and properly repair items in a timely manner.
• Use all tools and measuring instruments familiar to the trade.
• Assist with equipment moves as needed ensuring all safety requirements are met before and during the move.
• Work in various locations, including confined spaces, and at varied heights using fall protection, permits, and other safety processes and procedures as required including but not limited to lockout/tagout
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1- 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without ongoing company sponsorship.

Preferred Criteria:

• Awareness of the work impact to ISO 14001 regulations.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.