Technical Associate

Hr Journals; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in South Carolina is seeking a Technical Associate who will be responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have mechanical experience, be familiar with PLCs, and have the ability to work independently. This role requires onsite presence at least 4 days a week and adherence to safety protocols in a smoke-free environment.

Qualifications

• Maintenance repair/mechanical experience is required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years mechanical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics is desired.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize assigned production equipment.
• Meet or exceed production goals while maintaining product quality.
• Reduce equipment downtime and maintain budgeted waste levels.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Maintenance repair/mechanical experience

Proficiency with basic hand tools

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with PLCs

Familiarity with mechanical components

Hand tools

Bushings

Chain drives

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Ball valves

Sensors

Photo-eyes

Scales

Reed switches

VFDs

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Legible handwriting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

The Technical Associate will operate, optimize, and maintain state-of-the-art production equipment while ensuring high-quality output and compliance with production standards. This role focuses on maximizing efficiency, preventing downtime, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting upstream and downstream operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize assigned production equipment.
• Meet or exceed production goals while maintaining product quality.
• Reduce equipment downtime and maintain budgeted waste levels.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, including downtime and maintenance details.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Start up equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Monitor component inventories and safety guards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly production area.
• Monitor in-process quality and address issues promptly.
• Perform required quality control checks and process challenges.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality system procedures.
• Support upstream and downstream operations.
• Perform rework as required.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintenance repair/mechanical experience required.
• At least 2 years mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics desired.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.
• Familiarity with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves.
• Familiarity with electrical components including sensors, photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, and VFDs.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Legible handwriting for documentation.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a smoke-free production facility.
• No false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, or jewelry (including dermals) allowed on the production floor; dermals must be covered.
• Steel-toe, non-slip shoes required while on the production floor.
• On-site presence required at least 4 days per week.