Maintenance Technician I

Ascent Industries Co.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. in Fountain Inn, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for full-time technical work in an industrial setting. The role involves maintenance on vessels, pumps, tanks, and related equipment, with emphasis on safety and procedural compliance.

The incumbent will troubleshoot and repair process equipment, follow documented work instructions, and support inventory and on-site operations. English communication and ability to work outside normal hours are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years maintaining plant equipment such as vessels, reactors, pumps, motors, valves.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
• Willingness to be on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including vessels, pumps, tanks, motors, and valves.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair process equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow maintenance work instructions within the company quality management system.
• Adhere to safety policies, PPE usage, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of replacement parts and supplies.
• Respond to on-call status and report completion of repairs to supervision.

Skills

English communication

Safety PPE proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician I

Full Time Technical Entry Fountain Inn, SC, US

A. Basic Company Requirements

• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Read and understand written procedures (in English) for maintenance on equipment
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering
• Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Know and comply with all attendance policies and procedures

B. Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Don personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and effectively
• Read and understand a safety data sheet (SDS) to identify hazards of handling chemicals
• Safely work around solvents (such as methanol), acids (such as nitric acid), and bases (such as 50% sodium hydroxide) or other hazardous or potentially hazardous chemicals
• Understand and adhere to company emergency procedures
• Complete monthly and annual safety training on time (in person and computer‑based)
• Report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, and other incidents immediately to the supervisor and/or management
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor and/or management
• Understand policies and procedures for line breaks, hot work, lock‑out/tag‑out, and confined space
• Protect the environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution

C. Maintenance Work Requirements

• Observing all company policies and procedure, rules and regulations and perform all duties assigned by management in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner
• Possessing a thorough knowledge of safety, equipment operating, and maintenance procedures
• Performing all duties set forth and assigned in the “work instructions” contained within the company’s quality management system
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing process equipment including, but not limited to, vessels, reactors, storage tanks, heating and cooling systems, vacuum pumps, diaphragm pumps, motors, gear boxes, valves, lift trucks, and various industrial utilities systems
• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled
• Inspecting all repair work to ensure the proper and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Providing notification and documentation of work completions
• Immediately reporting any corrective or preventive action concerns
• Ensuring that the repair request is adequately described and documented
• Assist in maintaining an inventory list and ensuring adequate stocks of replacement parts and supplies that are routinely used in site maintenance and repairs
• Clean up spills and properly dispose of any waste
• Responding to all “on‑call” status when needed
• Ensuring that supervisors are notified in a timely and informative manner when repairs have been completed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

Required:

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• At least 3 years previous knowledge and experience maintaining plant equipment including, but not limited to: vessels, reactors, storage tanks, vacuum pumps, diaphragm pumps, motors, gear boxes, valves, lift trucks, and various industrial utility systems
• Ability to safely handle and maneuver objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to wear full‑face respirators
• Availability outside normal working hours for ‘on‑call’ work
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English