Maintenance Tech I

Maintenance Tech I

Opportunity: We are an Extrusion coating manufacturing operation seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Prosperity, South Carolina team.

Job Summary: Perform work involving mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills to keep production machines, support equipment, and facility reliable. Duties involve repairing mechanical equipment, installing, alignment, and setting up new equipment along with programming PLCs, and working with logic and motor control systems.

Job Functions:

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand and power tools.
• Ensure machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment operation by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic circuits, conveyor systems, and production machines, using schematics, blueprints, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to complete tasks.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance duties such as grounds and facilities maintenance.
• Use tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical and electric components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
• Dismantle machinery to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, power tools, and forklifts.
• Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Maintain grounds and facilities for safe and functional operation.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment.
• Maintain continuity among team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Understand and complete all associated paperwork.
• Effective and daily communication with hourly operators, other maintenance technicians, and salaried employees.

Job Requirements: An associate degree in electronic engineering technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Manufacturing preferred with 1-2 years of manufacturing experience or high school diploma with 2-5 years of manufacturing maintenance is required. Must be able to work either 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) Monday – Friday or 3rd shift (11pm-7am) Sunday – Thursday with training on 1st shift. Additional overtime required during weekends to complete PM's and work orders that cannot be completed during production time. Computer skills such as Microsoft Office products, SAP, and the ability to learn business-specific computer programs.

Physical Requirements: Standing more than 75% Walking more than 75% Pushing/Pulling frequently with force up to 50lbs Lift to 50lbs Frequent climbing on stairs and ladders Frequent kneeling, crouching, and balancing Grasping and reaching/working overhead Elevated work Work in areas of fluctuating temperatures Working from heights Work in confined spaces

Benefits/Pay: Starting wage is $34.51 and we offer step level increases with time and skill. Shift premiums are $1.75 for 2nd shift and $1.50 for 3rd shift. The company provides uniforms. Safety shoe program as well as prescription safety eyewear benefits are also available. GPI's Benefit Program Competitive Pay 401(k) w/employer matching Health & Welfare Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Various Voluntary benefits Adoption Assistance Program Employee Discount Programs Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Program Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year