Maintenance Technician

General Shale, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

General Shale, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician for its Columbia, SC plant. The role includes performing preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment and ensuring the operational functionality of production machines.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment and must be able to lift up to 75lbs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Utilize troubleshooting skills to locate sources of problems in production equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

General Fabrication / Welding

General Building Maintenance

Equipment Troubleshooting

Ability to operate forklifts, hoist, and aerial lifts

Education

High School degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Columbia SC
5100 BRICKYARD RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203, USA

Watsontown Brick, a General Shale company, is part of the largest producer of brick and sustainable building solutions in North America. We are in search for a Maintenance Technician to help support our Columbia, SC commercial brick plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines including motors, pneumatics, hydraulics and conveyors using diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Utilizes troubleshooting skills to locate sources of problems in production equipment using all senses, measuring and testing equipment.
• Fabricates repair parts and repairs machinery using common machine shop/fabrication equipment.
• Fabricates and installs new equipment using common machine shop/fabrication equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories anticipating future needs.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communication actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Provides mechanical maintenance guidance to plant operations personnel.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

Applicants Should Possess And Demonstrate A Working Knowledge Of

• General Fabrication / Welding
• General Building Maintenance
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Ability to operate forklifts, hoist, and aerial lifts

Minimum Qualifications

• High School degree (or equivalent)
• 3-5 years maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

Majority of the time is spent standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and bending. The candidate must be capable of lifting to 75lbs.

Job Type

Full Time, some overtime required

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability insurance, Life insurance, 401k with company match, Paid Vacations and Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.