Industrial Maintenance Technician 2

Wabtec•Columbia, SC

20h

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs maintenance across a manufacturing facility, including machinery repair, preventive maintenance, equipment relocation, fabrication, welding, electrical repair and installation, and plumbing involving air, hydraulic, and water systems. The role supports production requirements through equipment upkeep and breakdown troubleshooting while also maintaining the building and grounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; variations will be communicated upon hire. The technician coordinates equipment breakdown repairs with supervisors and managers, prioritizes and schedules repairs, and coordinates the preventive maintenance program. The role also includes proposing equipment upgrades for final approval by the Director of Operations, monitoring hazardous waste and chemical storage, cleaning up chemical spills, leading Kaizen projects, and assisting with equipment reconstruction, relocation, and installation. Facility duties include electrical and building maintenance, grounds upkeep, snow and ice removal as needed, and maintaining routine repair parts and shop supplies. The position requires following company, safety, and quality procedures; maintaining good housekeeping; and accurately documenting work. Other duties may be assigned, including duties outside the employee’s function or trade, with training provided when necessary. The work takes place in a well-lit factory environment with normal factory noise. Lifting up to 100 pounds may be required.

Requirements

Hold at least one of the following: a specialized fabrication, welding, electrical repair and installation, or plumbing certification; or a certificate or degree in Industrial Maintenance.
At least three years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or equivalent, with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training.
Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects at once.
Ability to use mechanical tools, electrical test equipment, and measuring instruments, and to read blueprints.
Must have own mechanics tools.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds may be required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment offer is conditional on successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment to support production requirements and facility needs.
Coordinate equipment breakdown repairs with supervisors and managers.
Recommend upgrades to existing equipment by gathering and presenting information to the Director of Operations for final approval.
Prioritize and schedule equipment repairs.
Coordinate the preventive maintenance program.
Monitor hazardous waste for removal and maintain the chemical storage area.
Clean up chemical spills.
Lead Kaizen projects.
Assist department supervisors with reconstructing, moving, and installing equipment according to plan.
Address electrical issues involving systems from 24VDC controls to 480VAC three-phase industrial power.
Address safety and facility needs, including replacing burnt lights, routinely checking emergency lighting, and supporting lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and confined-space programs.
Maintain grounds outside the building, including snow and ice removal as needed.
Perform facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
Maintain stock of routine repair parts and shop supplies.
Follow company rules, safety directives, and quality procedures; maintain workstation housekeeping and document work accurately.
Perform other duties as required, including duties outside the assigned function or trade when adequately trained.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits available from day one.
$500 referral bonus after the referred candidate is hired and has worked for Wabtec for 60 days.
Up to $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
Mental health assistance through Spring Health, Teladoc, and Headspace.
Auto, home, and renter’s insurance discounts.
Medication discounts through CVS Caremark.
Pet discounts.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Progyny fertility and family-building benefits.
401(k) match of 3%, plus an additional 3% of prior-year earnings contributed the following year; vested after three years.
One free pair of steel-toe boots and prescription safety glasses annually.
Short-term disability benefits after 90 days, paying 60% of salary while on disability.