Maintenance Technician - Cotton Plant

Keer America Corp; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keer America Corp. in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on spinning frames and related equipment. You will follow shift start instructions, replace worn components, clean parts, and report issues to supervision.

The role requires basic repair skills, the ability to read instructions, and adherence to safety procedures. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED plus 18 months of training in general repair (or equivalent) and

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with supervisor.
• Experience in plant environment preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Report to shift and perform preventive maintenance on spinning frames.
• Replace bad bearings, rollers, wheels, rotors, and related parts.
• Install front rollers and clean spinning machines with roller picker.
• Clean belts and replace broken tension bars as needed.
• Perform machine repairs and report production or quality issues.
• Use proper tools, PPE and maintain good housekeeping.
• Report unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Plant experience

Follow instructions

Education

High School or GED

18 months training in general repair

Two years maintenance experience

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Under direction of Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for the general maintenance to the Spinning frames and to do related tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Report to assigned job at beginning of shift. (8:30AM- 5:30PM). Perform Preventive Maintenance in Spinning Frames: Replace any bad bearings and bearing slides Replace bad steel rollers, wheels, rotors, navel etc. Put on new front rollers Use roller picker to clean spinning machines Clean tangible belts Replace any tension bars broke Perform machine repairs as needed. Always place waste in designated containers, never leave on the floor when working on machines. (chokes, sliver etc.) Always use proper tools, equipment & PPE for the task at hand. Report any production or quality issues to management immediately. Report any unsafe work practices or conditions to management immediately. Perform all other job duties as assigned by the Production/Operations Manager.

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Employee must be able to communicate with the supervisor. Previous experience in plant environment preferred. Must be able to follow instructions.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

High School or GED. Eighteen months of education and training beyond high school level in general repair or closely related technical area. High school or GED and two years of experience in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities that would include the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must be able to: Bend, Reach, Push, Pull, Stoop. Stand for long periods of time Walk long distances every day Lift up to 25 to 50 pounds Distinguish colors.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Always wear hearing protection & safety glasses (where applicable). Always wear safety glove when using utility knife. Always wear dust mask (where applicable) Always wear shoes that cover the entire foot, no open toes. Always keep hair tied back. Always observe good housekeeping by keeping cotton fibers or any foreign materials, debris off of the floor.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to tolerate indoor work, exposure to cotton dust and noise levels while working.