Maintenance Tech III

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to perform diverse electrical and mechanical tasks in our Graniteville facility. The role supports plant leadership by applying technical knowledge to maintain continuous operations.

The candidate will install and maintain electrical systems, diagnose faults, weld, fabricate, and work with hydraulic/pneumatic systems. A minimum of six years' experience and a technical degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical degree and minimum six years of relevant experience.
• Must read technical drawings, prints, and schematics (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Experience with electrical circuits 480 V and PLCs preferred.
• Good knowledge of measurement instruments and basic calculations.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations and maintenance on plant systems to furnish uninterrupted power and lighting.
• Repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment throughout the facility.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults and replace components as needed.
• Coordinate operation of download systems from computer networks to machine controllers.
• Enter equipment data and notes into the maintenance management system.
• Maintain tools and supply own tools as required.
• Weld and fabricate metal parts using various welding methods.
• Maintain good housekeeping and be on call as needed.
• Be able to work on weekends or other shifts as assigned.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Machinery maintenance

Welding skills

Reading blueprints

PLC familiarity

Safety consciousness

Education

Vocational or technical degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tooling

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing a wide variety of electrical and mechanical assignments. Responsible for applying skills, experience, and general knowledge to a wide range of maintenance tasks and support the leadership of the plant.

Job Duties and Essential Functions

• Must perform a wide variety of electrical installations and maintenance work on plant electrical systems and equipment to furnish an uninterrupted flow of power and lighting.
• Makes electrical, plumbing, and general repairs to buildings as well as troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical machinery and equipment throughout the facility.
• Diagnoses and remedies electrical or electronic troubles and repairs and replaces equipment as needed.
• Coordinates operation and installation of “download” systems from the computer network to machine controllers.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift operator’s license and safely operate a forklift.
• Must be willing to work on mechanical tasks as time permits and as assigned.
• Enters equipment records, data, and notes into computerized maintenance management system.
• Maintains tools provided by the company and furnishes own tools to function properly in this classification.
• Performs fabrication, maintenance, joining, and cutting of ferrous and nonferrous metal parts and structures using a variety of techniques. Welds and cuts all types of material using electric arc, oxyacetylene, or other welding techniques in horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Maintains good housekeeping of work space.
• Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational or technical degree and minimum of six years of relevant experience OR equivalent of the combination of education and experience
• Must have basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical machinery. Must be able to use and interpret technical drawings, prints, and schematics (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.)
• Must be able to use and interpret basic electrical and electronic theory and mechanics. Must have knowledge of mechanical drawings to be able to utilize complex part drawings, sectional views, electrical symbols, and especially schematics and ladder logic.
• Working knowledge of a variety of precision measuring instruments and basic application techniques
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to plan, lay out and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in conformance with NEC and established codes, install switches and controls, central and subsidiary control panels, electronic devices and other gear incidental to the installation
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues
• Ability to read a tape measure, do basic mathematical calculations, and use a calculator
• Ability to learn production operations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to twist, bend, and reach to perform job duties
• Ability to work while being exposed to outside weather conditions
• Be detailed and customer oriented
• Ability to work at other facilities, weekends, other shifts and to be on call
• Ability to learn internal Enterprise Resource Planning system
• Experience with electrical circuits ranging from low voltage to 480 V and PLCs preferred
• Knowledge ofmotor controls (drivers) AC and DC andautomated controllers such as AMS systems and CNC controllers preferred
• Strong mechanical background and aptitude to solve mechanical problems
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”

Behaviors

• Own It – Commitment to customer, the company, and each other
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control

This is a safety sensitive position

Equal Opportunity Employer

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