Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Nights

Maintenance Technician / Machinist

The Maintenance Technician / Machinist provides technical support to ensure all production equipment operates safely and efficiently. This role combines industrial equipment maintenance with precision machine shop activities, focusing on manufacturing and maintaining tooling to support high-quality polymer extrusion processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventive maintenance to keep equipment running and in good condition.
• Performs various safety inspections and abatements.
• Observes safety rules and regulations.
• Follows preventative maintenance checklists, inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters and worn parts, lubricates moving parts, and keeps records.
• Plans repairs, consults blueprints, electrical schematics, and ladder diagrams, flow schematics and parts catalog.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to adapt to different situations.
• Work in a team or alone as the particular job/situation requires.
• Be able to lift, push, pull, and/or stand for sustained periods.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to read and write legibly, and keep written records, as required.
• Be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30F to 100F, and work inside and outside year-round.
• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Be able to reach overhead with no difficulties.
• High-level operation of lathes, mills, and workshop tools.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in a production setting.
• Proven ability to work to tight tolerances down to 0.0001 inches preferred.
• Ability to accurately interpret and work from complex technical drawings.
• Proficient welding capabilities preferred not required.
• Prior experience working within a polymer extrusion environment preferred.
• Be able to work in confined and restricted environments.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Completion of either a two-year electrician training program, electrical technology, manufacturing technology, engineering technology or related program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of operation of all types of AC, DC, and SERVO controls and operation of electric motors and controllers, and of mechanical and electrical repair of machinery.
• Experience and understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Good knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Basic computer skills required to enter time, work with preventative maintenance program and email.

About Us

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high. Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives. Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages. At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision: Our Mission: Provide Solutions Enable Innovation Enhance Lives Our Vision: Working Together Doing It Better Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?

Job Info

• Job Identification 2155
• Job Category Production / Manufacturing Operations
• Locations 201B Zeus Lane, Gaston, SC, 29053-9643, US