Maintenance Technician: Growth, Teamwork & Stability

ARAUCO - North America; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health plans and gym reimbursement

Retirement plan and tuition assistance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

ARAUCO - North America in Bennettsville, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems across an industrial facility. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, experience with pumps, hydraulics, bearings, and gearboxes, and can work varied schedules, including on-call shifts. Growth and benefits are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year degree in Mechanical Studies preferred
• 5 years of industrial mechanical experience, including bearings, hydraulics, pumps, and gearboxes
• Industrial welding and fabrication experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience preferred
• SAP experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to work varying schedules, extended hours, and on-call as operational needs require
• Ability to work at heights and in hot, noisy, and dusty industrial environments
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment to minimize downtime
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and partner with Operations to resolve issues efficiently
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions
• Support assigned mill areas by addressing safety, quality, reliability, and downtime concerns
• Coordinate daily and planned maintenance activities with Operators, Planners, and other crafts
• Complete work orders, maintenance logs, and follow-up work requests
• Assist with developing and improving preventive maintenance programs
• Support Asset Reliability Process (ARP), planning, scheduling, and Area Management initiatives
• Clearly communicate equipment issues, repairs, and changes with Operations and Maintenance teams
• Participate in crew meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities
• Continue developing technical skills through training and development opportunities
• Provide maintenance team coverage and support as needed

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

SAP experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree in Mechanical Studies preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

ARAUCO - North America in Bennettsville, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems across an industrial facility. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, experience with pumps, hydraulics, bearings, and gearboxes, and can work varied schedules, including on-call shifts. Growth and benefits are highlighted in the package.