Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician - Extrusion & Press

Socket.dev; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking a Sr. 1 Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot, repair and monitor extrusion line equipment and printing presses. You will work with operators to understand processes, interpret schematics and diagnose electrical and mechanical failures.

The role requires safety focus, ability to travel for training, and willingness to work off-shifts and weekends as needed, with strong teamwork and communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Willing to adhere to all plant safety rules and promote an environment where safety is first.
• Proactive in addressing safety issues and concerns.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Experienced with interpreting electrical schematics and drawings efficiently.
• Capable of programming drives and understand PLC logic.
• Basic welding and machining skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of standard software (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Must observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed. Will be responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions. Must actively participate in safety meetings.
• Must understand and comply with all current plant policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical/mechanical equipment failures.
• Utilize hand and pneumatic tools, welder, grinding machine, drill press and other related tools/equipment to perform major repairs.
• Test equipment as required to ensure properly working condition.
• Work with the Operators to learn the processes associated with operating an extruder and printing press.
• Perform die changes in extrusion.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all manufacturing equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks, i.e. replacing electrical switches, current & voltage meters, replacing AC & DC motors, heater bands, temp controllers, thermocouples, solenoids, counters, and Vector drives.
• Monitor the chillers and air compressors.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Must possess ambition and make suggestions for improvement.
• Must have good interpersonal/leadership skills and be able to interface with all departments and associate levels.
• Must have good teamwork skills and be able to interface with all crew members and relief personnel and work toward resolving conflict congenially. Make an extra effort to deal with coworkers and supervisors on a mature and positive basis.
• Must have flexibility to accept additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Must be willing to work off-shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary for business needs.
• Willingness to travel since some travel may be required for training or support purposes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Electrical schematics

PLC logic

Welding

Machining

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

Welder

Grinder

Drill press

Extruders

Printing presses

Bag Machines/Winders/Separators

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Inteplast Group is seeking a Sr. 1 Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot, repair and monitor extrusion line equipment and printing presses. You will work with operators to understand processes, interpret schematics and diagnose electrical and mechanical failures.

The role requires safety focus, ability to travel for training, and willingness to work off-shifts and weekends as needed, with strong teamwork and communication across departments.