Industrial Equipment Mechanic

Federal Signal Openings • Lexington, SC

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About The Position

The Industrial Equipment Mechanic provides technical support and service for waterblast equipment, including customer education, equipment demonstrations, and basic operator training. The role performs scheduled maintenance, assembly, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs at company or customer locations. It also supports rental equipment check-in and check-out, parts inventory, work-order documentation, and rental contract preparation.

The mechanic may load, unload, and transport equipment to customer sites, respond to after-hours inquiries and repair requests, and assist with product and process improvements. The position follows quality, housekeeping, safety, and personal protective equipment procedures and may travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of maintenance experience, including experience with industrial equipment such as pumps and motors.
• Ability to obtain a forklift certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person or telephone technical support to educate potential customers on the safe use and features of waterblast equipment.
• Generate work orders for routine scheduled maintenance and complete documentation confirming that work is finished.
• Perform assembly and repair services at customer facilities or job sites as requested.
• Inspect and diagnose customer- and company-owned equipment and make necessary repairs to restore full operation.
• Assign parts to work orders, maintain inventory, reorder parts and supplies as needed, and perform cycle counts to reconcile variances.
• Check in and check out rental equipment, document repairs or damage, and notify appropriate individuals of repair charges.
• Safely load and unload waterblast equipment from transport trailers as needed.
• Transport or tow waterblast equipment to and from customer job sites as requested.
• Demonstrate equipment to potential customers and provide basic user training for operators and customers.
• Assist the Operations Manager in creating rental equipment contracts using the established process.
• Respond to after-hours customer inquiries and repair requests or provide technical support.
• Follow assembly procedures to build defect-free products.
• Complete required in-process inspections, repair defects, and document critical quality information as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve company profitability.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area in compliance with 5S initiatives and advise the Production Supervisor of maintenance problems.
• Follow all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential.
• Life, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED