Mechanical Technician I

Milliken & Company; Blacksburg (SC, VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join its manufacturing team in South Carolina. This role is vital in ensuring the reliability of equipment, contributing to the facility's quality and production goals. The successful candidate will engage in troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives, all while adhering to safety standards. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about mechanical systems and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on all manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze and solve mechanical problems for production efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Reading Schematics

Industrial Equipment Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Technical Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Aerial Lifts

Hoists

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Milliken's Allen Plant in Blacksburg, SC is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as a Mechanical Technician. This position creates value by ensuring reliability of equipment to help meet and exceed the facility's goals for quality and production by inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing mechanical problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures. This position will be expected to rotate on a 12 hour shift, first and third shift rotation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings.
• Analyze and solve mechanical problems and assist manufacturing personnel on process-related problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and establishes new PM activities as needed.
• Involvement in installation of machinery, machine moves and plant rearrangements.
• Continuous process improvement implementation with respect to Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understands, follows, and implements all safety-related standards and practices.
• Actively participates in plant safety program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following:
  • Associate or Technical degree or higher in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar
  • A minimum of two (2) years of mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or production environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, creating and editing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.
• Experience reading and following control scheme, electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints.
• Willing and able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot or cold weather conditions.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
• Willing and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to follow facial hair guidelines for respirator usage.
• Understanding of working knowledge of a wide range of industrial equipment, including pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, steam traps, steam heaters, safety relief devices, agitators, conveyers, air compressors, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and industrial scales.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding of blueprints, P&ID and equipment specification documents.
• Basic proficiency in aerial lifts, rigging, and hoists; to include hoist maintenance and inspection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• OSHA 10-hour for General Industry.
• NFPA 70E certified.
• Proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment.
• Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Level I) certified.
• Proficiency with ultrasonic analysis, for use with greasing applications, and leak detection.
• Proficiency with oil analysis, understanding of machinery lubrication, and lubrication oil handling requirements.
• Understanding of PSM/IPL Fundamentals.
• Previous experience in Energy, Chemical, or pharmaceutical production environment.
  

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Sitting	Ability to sit down at least	25% of day
Standing	Ability to stand while working at least	95% of day
Moving	Ability to move throughout the plant at least	25% of day
Lifting	Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance	10% of day
Ascending/Descending	Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency	10% of day
Bending	Ability to bend or stoop	10% of day
Visual Acuity	Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least	As Required
Cognitive	Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information	As Required

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.