Maintenance Technician

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness stipend

Paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Adoption & Fertility support

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support Lancaster, SC operations. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of motors, conveyors, and production machinery to keep the line running safely and efficiently.

You will work with fellow technicians under the Maintenance Manager, applying mechanical skills and strong attention to detail to minimize downtime and meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• High School diploma with 4–6 years related experience; vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and troubleshoot using precision tools.
• Replace defective parts and inspect dimensions with calipers and micrometers.
• Minimize downtime by scheduling maintenance during non-production periods.
• Fabricate repair parts and manage inventory using Kanban.
• Document actions and communicate needs to team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Coordination

Organizational

Education

High School diploma

Industrial maintenance training

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing essential maintenance services, addressing immediate operational and safety concerns, and ensuring all equipment and machinery remain in optimal working condition. This role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or operate under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches. Troubleshoot malfunctions while adhering to established safety protocols
• Problem Diagnosis: Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Part Replacement: Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts
• Dimensional Inspection: Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
• Adjustment: Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges
• Downtime Management: Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods
• Fabrication: Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Inventory Management: Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts
• Resource Conservation: Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results
• Information Sharing: Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests
• Reporting: Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends
• Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks
• Documentation: Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams
• Team Contribution: Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry
• Expertise: Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience. Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance is preferred
• Industrial Maintenance: Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering
• Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills
• Knowledge: Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing
• Communication: Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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