Maintenance Tech II - 12 Hour Night Shift

US Engine Valve; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Engine Valve in Westminster, SC, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform expert level mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on production equipment.

Under minimal supervision, you will work with the Maintenance Supervisor and shift lead on priorities, document work, and communicate progress to the Operations team while adhering to safety policies and Lean/5S practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-4 years of maintenance experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without ongoing company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment per manuals and schematics.
• Document work performed and communicate progress to supervision and operations.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor and shift lead with work assignments and priorities.
• Inspect machinery and determine root causes of malfunctions; replace or repair worn parts to return equipment to operation.
• Work from complex diagrams and prints and comply with specifications.
• Maintain and repair a variety of production equipment including presses, furnaces, ovens, welding machines, conveyance, fans, motors, pumps, and inspection equipment.
• Address PLC, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical concerns and perform timely repairs.
• Use appropriate tools and measuring instruments.
• Assist with equipment moves ensuring safety requirements; perform lockout/tagout as required.
• Operate in confined spaces and varied heights with safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

• A. Ensures compliance with safety and housekeeping practices, company policies and procedures
• B. Work on Lean/5S activities related to the facility as needed.
• C. Work with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs
• D. 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.
• E. Work from complex diagrams, schematics, prints, work orders, and comply with specifications as required.
• F. 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.
• G. Work through PLC, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic machine concerns and properly repair items in a timely manner.
• H. Use all tools and measuring instruments familiar to the trade.
• I. Assist with equipment moves as needed ensuring all safety requirements are met before and during the move.
• J. 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
• K. Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• 3 - 4 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