Pendleton Predictive Maintenance Technician

Milliken and Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Pendleton, SC is seeking a Predictive Maintenance Technician to develop and execute the PdM program, calibrate instruments, and support Preventive Maintenance compliance. You will use vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and CMMS to assess equipment health and guide reliable maintenance decisions.

The role emphasizes data-driven reliability improvements, consistent documentation, and collaboration with engineering, operations, and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years industrial maintenance experience with predictive maintenance and reliability technologies (RCM, vibration, ultrasonics, infrared).
• Demonstrate initiative, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety and continuous learning.
• Must communicate effectively with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, perform, and document predictive maintenance inspections (vibration, infrared, ultrasonic, steam trap surveys, air leak surveys).
• Collect, analyze, trend, and interpret equipment condition data to identify faults and priorities.
• Create work orders, coordinate with teams, and track corrective actions and PM compliance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation skills

CMMS proficiency

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Proficient with computers

Effective communication

Safety culture participation

Positive attitude

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

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Pendleton Predictive Maintenance Technician

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Pendleton, SC, US, 29670

Company: Milliken and Company

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 and LinkedIn .

Pendleton Finishing Plant

Predictive Maintenance Technician

SHIFT / WORK HOURS 1st Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends, may be required to support critical equipment, shutdowns, or emergency maintenance activities.

PAY LEVEL

Based on previous work experience, technical skills, education, certifications, and demonstrated knowledge. Technician or CET pay level depending on qualifications and Milliken curriculum requirements.

SHIFT PREMIUM This position is not eligible for shift premium.

REPORTS TO Pre-Dye Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Predictive Maintenance Technician develops, executes, and continuously improves equipment the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program while supporting the ISO calibration requirements and Preventive Maintenance (PM) compliance. Using condition monitoring technologies, CMMS, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools, this role evaluates equipment health, identifies reliability risks, and supports data-driven maintenance decisions that improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, extend asset life, and enhance plant safety. This position primarily supports the Pendleton Finishing Plant and may provide support to other Milliken facilities as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, schedule, perform, and document predictive maintenance inspections including:

Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasonic Inspection, Steam Trap Surveys, Compressed Air Leak Surveys, Mechanical Equipment Condition Audits

• Perform predictive maintenance inspections on designated assets on appropriate frequency.
• Collect, analyze, trend, and interpret equipment condition data to identify:

Bearing wear, Misalignment, Imbalance, Mechanical looseness, Lubrication deficiencies, Electrical faults, Thermal abnormalities, Air and steam losses

• Utilize predictive maintenance software, CMMS, digital inspection tools, and AI-assisted analytics to evaluate equipment health and recommend maintenance priorities.
• Generate detailed inspection reports documenting findings, severity rankings, recommended corrective actions, and equipment condition trends.
• Create work orders for corrective actions and coordinate with maintenance team, supervisors, and operations personnel to schedule repairs during PMs, shutdowns or opportunistic downtime.
• Track or monitor corrective action completion, equipment condition scores, PM Program schedule compliance, Asset reliability improvements, Downtime reduction, and Maintenance cost savings.
• Maintain historical equipment records to support long-term reliability improvement initiatives.
• Assist Engineering Services with reliability continuous improvement projects.

ISO CALIBRATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain compliance with Milliken Engineering Services ISO requirements including:

Equipment calibration, Calibration verification, Out-of-tolerance investigations, Documentation compliance, Plant calibration standards, Confined space gas detector calibration, and Preventive Maintenance completion tracking

• Critical calibration responsibilities include:

Digital multimeters, Process instrumentation, Yardage clocks, Beta gauges, Plant scales, Additional calibrated process equipment as assigned

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

• Support preventive maintenance activities during major equipment repairs, plant shutdowns, or periods of increased maintenance demand.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a strong commitment to Milliken's safety culture by Following all plant safety procedures,
• Participating in safety observations and continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining proper PPE compliance, Following Lockout/Tagout procedures, Following Arc Flash requirements , Supporting confined space compliance, Identifying and communicating equipment safety concerns

REQUIRED PPE

• Hearing Protection (designated areas)
• Steel Toe, Slip Resistant, Waterproof, EH-rated Safety Boots
• Safety Gloves (required when task dictates)
• Safety Glasses
• Goggles (when required)
• Category 2 / 70E Arc Flash PPE when working on energized equipment over 48V

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate excellent attendance.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance, engineering, and operations personnel.
• Possess strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Possess strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with basic mathematics.
• Be proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office and maintenance software.
• Be capable of documenting technical findings through written reports.
• Participate actively in Milliken's safety culture.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree with demonstrated mechanical skill set in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology , or a related field; or
• Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience involving predictive maintenance and reliability technologies such as Lubrication training, Level 2 vibration, level 2 ultrasonics, level 1 to 2 Infra-Red, Bearing training, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and CMMS.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, Problem solving, Continuous improvement mindset, Team collaboration, Adaptability to emerging maintenance technologies, Willingness to learn new diagnostic tools and AI-assisted maintenance technologies, Analytical thinking, Data interpretation, Reliability engineering mindset, Attention to detail, Planning and organization

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.

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