Mechanical Technician

Sofidel; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Professional and safe work environment

Employee referral bonus

Retention Bonus

401(k) Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Professional training and development

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sofidel in Duncan, SC is seeking a skilled Millwright to maintain and improve plant equipment, diagnose issues, and implement cost-saving improvements while ensuring safe operations.

The role requires strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting abilities, plus experience with welding and machining and the ability to read sketches, blueprints, and drawings. Associate degree or high school diploma with 5+ years' related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or high school diploma with 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, documentation, and computer skills.
• Experience in welding and machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter work orders and monitor parts stock.
• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and part replacements.
• Evaluate equipment procedures for relevance and improvements.
• Identify problems and aid root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with team to resolve issues and adjust equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to optimize output and safety.
• Assist operations to maintain workflow and meet schedules.
• Keep work areas clean and safe following procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma with related experience

Tools

Welding

Machining

Job description

Position Overview

This individual will contribute their professional and technical knowledge in order to increase the effectiveness of our operating systems, enhance the quality of our products, and identify more cost-effective ways to achieve these objectives while lowering expenses. This individual will perform maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment, avoid mechanical failure, and modify, replace, and repair parts and components as needed to keep the plant running safely and effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Enter work orders into the appropriate computer systems, monitor required work, and keep track of parts in stock.
• Carry out expert upkeep and repairs on a variety of mechanical and physical structures. working from sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Determine the priority for the planned equipment shutdown by performing preventative routine maintenance, executing diagnostics, replacing parts, and testing equipment operations.
• Examine procedures for their relevance and evaluate the suitability of engineering equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to identify potential problems and participate in process improvement efforts to identify inefficiencies and design flaws.
• Collaborate with other team members as necessary to resolve problems and determine the root cause. Recommend improvements and make mechanical adjustments.
• Manage and collaborate with vendors and contractors to monitor and enhance output in order to advance our technology and provide better products and services while maintaining plant safety.
• Perform or assist with operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Inform management of any unusual equipment or operational issues as well as the requirement for additional materials and supplies.
• Keep the work area clean and organized while following safety protocols and equipment operating instructions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• An Associate’s degree from a two‑year college or technical school; or high school diploma or equivalent, and minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, documentation, and computer skills required
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting experience is required.
• Experience in welding and machining is preferred.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Professional and safe work environment
• Employee referral bonus
• Retention Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Professional training and development
• Paid vacation

Work Environment

• Industrial Millwright certification.

• Experience with precision alignment, vibration analysis, or predictive maintenance technologies.

• Experience working in a paper, tissue, converting, packaging, or other continuous manufacturing environment.