Maintenance Technician - Andrews, SC

AGRU America, Inc.; Andrews (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Group Life Insurance

Aflac

Legal/ID Shield

401k enrollment

Vacation accrual

Virtual Doctor visits

Job summary

Agru America, Inc. is seeking a maintenance-focused professional for our Andrews, SC facility.

You will perform routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment as directed and assist in machine repair, installation of new equipment, and related tasks. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in an industrial setting, strong English communication, and a high school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor degrees in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and multitask effectively
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• High School diploma or GED required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/engineering/electrical technology preferred
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment as directed
• Assists in a variety of maintenance activities including machine repair, installation of new equipment, building walkways, cleaning, painting, etc.

Skills

Troubleshoot

Multitask

Attention to detail

English communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associates/Bachelors (preferred)

Job description

Description

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment as directed
• Assists in a variety of maintenance activities including but not limited to: machine repair, installation of new equipment, building walkways, cleaning, painting, etc.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask
• High attention to detail and is willing to learn
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• High School diploma / GED, required
• Completed Associates Degree/ Bachelor Degree in manufacturing, engineering, electrical technology, or other related area, preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in industrial setting performing machine maintenance, preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

What We Offer

• Medical coverage with BCBS.
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Mutual of Omaha.
• As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction.
• After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.
• The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.
• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.