Role: Manufacturing Technician

Location: Sumter, SC
Type: FTE/Permanent

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for set-up and maintenance of all electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process. Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels. Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for set-up and maintenance of all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems on equipment used in the production process

· Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels

· Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues

· Reports directly to Production Maintenance and indirectly to Production

· Provide support to set-up and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment. Responsible for the maintenance of all electrical systems used on production equipment

· Responsible for preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation

· Assists Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment

· Maintains equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems, documents all process changes

· (Sharps Department Only) Responsible for mixing silicone/solvent based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles, uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters

· Supports Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters

· Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR) are maintained

· Provides Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information

· Provide leadership to other associates in fixing production equipment

· Coordinates and supports other maintenance activities as required

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Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED--preferred

· Associates Degree in "Industrial Electronics"--preferred

· Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment

· Must be able to interpret and comprehend basic ladder logic in order to use the PLC as a troubleshooting tool

· Technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo motors, VFD (variable frequency drive)and PLC. Practical experience in supporting and running a Preventive Maintenance Program, calibrations support, and/or spare parts systems

· Possess proficient skills in electrical industrial systems

· Must be able to comprehend and adhere to specifications, procedures, requirements both written and verbal -preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)
• Technical knowledge: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sumter, SC 29153 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumter, SC 29153: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person