Maintenance Technician (12 Nights - 7pm-7am)

VPet; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick pay

Life insurance

Job summary

VPET USA, LLC in Greer, SC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform minor repairs across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and refurbishing, while maintaining production machinery and tooling. The role emphasizes safe work practices and the ability to read and follow instructions.

The candidate should have at least 1 year in a similar role, a High School diploma or equivalent, forklift certification, and basic electrical/mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in a maintenance role.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance.
• Maintain and service production machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Assist with tooling setup, mold maintenance, and processing.
• Execute safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out when repairing equipment.
• Keep maintenance logs and PM schedules up to date.
• Assist with inventory of spare parts and parts organization.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and work both independently and in a team.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Forklift certified

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician will perform or assist in executions of minor repairs that might include the following: carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing, repairing and cleaning of the building. The MT will maintain ancillary equipment and production machinery. The MT will perform tooling setup, processing, process troubleshooting and mold maintenance. The MT will assist the Leads and other personnel in assigned tasks as needed.

• Ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during all shifts and all relating matters are managed while using the company resources in line with the Health and Safety policies.
• Daily, weekly and monthly inspection of equipment, documents findings.
• Maintains PM schedule for machinery and downstream equipment.
• Record keeping on repairs, maintains maintenance logs and repair orders.
• Oversee all assigned work is conducted in a safe and timely manner.
• Repair building systems and utilities as assigned.
• Change-out of equipment to accommodate new product runs when requested or when necessary.
• Change-out of molds and tooling, start up and processing of all molding platforms.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Ensure that lock-out/tag-out is utilized when equipment is being repaired or is not functional.
• Maintain parts inventory for emergency repairs.
• Maintain and organize parts inventory and keep the maintenance work area clean.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanical ability i.e., familiarity with tools and machinery.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal/written.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be self-motivated, with ability to work both independently and in a team with constant changing priorities.
• Forklift experience required. Must provide current proof of certification.

Physical Requirements:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl.
• Will require repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• Working outdoors may be required depending on projects.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in similar role.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, welding, mechanical and plumbing repair is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy)

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Assertive Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.