Maintenance Technician

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina

Professional Direct Hire

Description: Job Title: Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

What You Need:

• Education: High school diploma or vocational school graduate; completion of a two-year program in electrician training, electrical technology, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or related field, or equivalent experience and training
• Experience: Previous experience in industrial maintenance
• Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with standard practices, tools, and equipment used in industrial maintenance
• Proficiency in working with AC, DC, and servo controls, as well as electric motors and controllers
• Experience with PLCs and electronics beneficial
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred
• Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and flow schematics
• Skilled in the use and care of hand tools, power tools, and basic machine tools
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for sustained periods; capable of lifting up to 75 pounds
• Comfort working in varying temperatures both indoors and outdoors, year-round
• Ability to work in confined spaces and reach overhead

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of machinery, along with basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and minor construction work as needed to keep facilities and equipment in optimal working condition
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment, ensuring functionality and safety
• Conduct safety inspections and address issues to maintain a safe work environment
• Follow preventative maintenance checklists, inspecting belts, fluid levels, and worn parts, and documenting maintenance activities
• Plan and perform repairs, consulting technical diagrams and parts catalogs as necessary
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a well-maintained, safe facility and requires a proactive, technically skilled individual who can work both independently and as part of a team.

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