Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Description:
Technical Associate
3rd Shift 12am - 8am, Sunday-Thursday

Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills.  If the candidate does not have these required skills, they will be rejected completely)
1. Mechanical Troubleshooting/Experience
2. Knowledgeable of feeler gauges and other tools to measure tolerances, torque, and clearances.
3. Familiarity with cams, cam-followers, rod-ends, bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gear-boxes. Vacuum systems, pneumatic systems, ball-valves, and basic troubleshooting of same.
4. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 100 pounds

Responsible for stepping in to repair machine breakdowns
Troubleshoot problems
Speed of operation issues
Waste issues
Must have mechanical hands on background
Made up of components that translate across other industries
Bonus, has high speed manufacturing experience

Soft skills, team oriented, continuous improvement

Car engines, boat engines. Auto mechanical background
HVAC. Low voltage electronics and sensors
Machinist

Set-up, operate, optimize, changeover/troubleshoot, and maintain assigned departmental production equipment. Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
2. Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
3. Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
4. Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Must have clear and legible handwriting.
5. Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
6. Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
7. Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures,
and machine blueprint reading.
8. Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
9. Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
10. Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.
11. Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle.
12. Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
13. Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.
14. Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
15. Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).
16. Supports upstream and downstream operations.
17. Performs rework as required.
18. Able to function in a team environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.

Summary

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be essential in ensuring the optimal performance of manufacturing equipment through mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will leverage your core skills in mechanical knowledge and industrial maintenance to address issues effectively. Your expertise in HVAC systems, low voltage applications, and continuous improvement initiatives will enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, your familiarity with sensors and programmable logic controllers will support the organization’s commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join us to contribute to our success and drive innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Sumter, SC 29153 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21