Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift | Up to $35/hr, Columbia

Staffmark Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including med/d

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Workplace

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with strong mechanical/electrical skills and the ability to read blueprints. Must provide own tools and be able to lift up to 100 pounds in an active industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school or skilled trades training preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical test equipment, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Must provide own mechanic's tools.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in an active industrial environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems ranging from 24VDC controls to 480VAC three-phase equipment
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance schedules with production leaders.
• Assist with installing, relocating, and upgrading machinery and plant equipment.
• Maintain facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and grounds maintenance.
• Support safety initiatives, including lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and emergency lighting inspections.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and repair materials.
• Document maintenance activities and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

Tools handling

Problem solving

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school or skilled trades training preferred

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Mechanic's tools

Job description

Staffmark Group is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with strong mechanical/electrical skills and the ability to read blueprints. Must provide own tools and be able to lift up to 100 pounds in an active industrial setting.