Plant Maintenance Technician – Fire & Equipment Specialist

Milliken & Company; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician for the Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. The Technician reports to the Building Maintenance Engineer and ensures safe, expedient service to facility equipment to maximize efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include servicing fire systems, coordinating with outside contractors, and following permitting procedures to maintain plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness and participate in Milliken safety processes.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for servicing.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and learn permitting processes.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and operate motorized equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety consciousness and participate in the Milliken Safety Process
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Maintain plant facilities including restrooms
• Provide scheduled maintenance, inspections and audits of maintenance equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of building maintenance equipment
• Read manuals and work orders to perform equipment service
• Assist engineering associates to keep production machinery in working order
• Inform management of potential mechanical problems and dangers
• Assist maintenance staff with troubleshooting
• Other duties as requested by management

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial plumbing

Fan maintenance

Chiller maintenance

Fire suppression

Fire alarm testing

HVAC filter changes

Plant drainage

Confined space

Roof inspections

Fabrication

Carpentry

Safety awareness

Equipment handling

Job description

Milliken & Company is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician for the Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. The Technician reports to the Building Maintenance Engineer and ensures safe, expedient service to facility equipment to maximize efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include servicing fire systems, coordinating with outside contractors, and following permitting procedures to maintain plant reliability.