Shift Mechanic

Shakespeare Company LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Shift Mechanic in Columbia, SC for a full-time on-site position. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting production with reliable equipment. Requires flexibility to work nights and overtime, climb and lift up to 60 lbs., and safety training knowledge.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams to keep equipment running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and overtime as assigned.
• Ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb ladders.
• Required training: Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Line Break, Hot Work.

Responsibilities

• Perform shift rounds, equipment inspections, complete assigned work orders and respond to support calls.
• Inspect, operate or test machinery to diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Use blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs or other means to determine how to assemble, install, repair or replace machinery and equipment.
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears or other parts of machinery.
• Request parts needed for repairs and/or spare inventory.
• Help identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern.
• Communicate observations, feedback and suggestions on equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Decision making

Initiating action

Adaptability

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Heavy industrial equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Shift Mechanic

Full Time Columbia, SC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1086

Position Summary

The Shift Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities and troubleshooting services to ensure equipment is in safe and proper working condition and available for production. This may include support related to product changes, shutdown/startup activities and upset events. The Shift Mechanic provides information on spare/replacement parts and opportunities to improve reliability. The Shift Mechanic works an assigned shift schedule in a non-climate-controlled area.

Essential Functions

• Perform shift rounds, equipment inspections, complete assigned work orders and respond to support calls
• Inspect, operate or test machinery to diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Use blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs or other means to determine how to assemble, install, repair or replace machinery and equipment
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears or other parts of machinery
• Request parts needed for repairs and/or spare inventory
• Help identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern
• Communicate observations, feedback and suggestions on equipment performance

Secondary Functions

• Use of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoist, saws, drills and wrenches
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and general housekeeping
• Demonstrates commitment to customer quality, business results and continuous improvement
• Expected to increase knowledge of buildings, grounds, infrastructure and operations
• Other assignments as requested

Required Training

• Confined Space
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Line Break
• Hot Work

Required competencies and skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Decision Making, Initiating Action, Adaptability, Tolerance for stress, Flexibility
• Knowledge of heavy industrial equipment and general manufacturing is a plus.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma/GED required
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and overtime as assigned
• Ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb onto ladders

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties