Maintenance Technician- Richburg, SC

Jennmar•Chester, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair work in an industrial precast-concrete manufacturing environment. The role offers hands-on experience, steady hours, and overtime opportunities, with starting pay of $28.00+ per hour. The technician installs, replaces, and repairs machinery and components; performs preventive and corrective maintenance; troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems; and supports plant and facility readiness. The position also involves maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, keeping maintenance records and schedules, coordinating specialized repairs, and participating in continuous improvement and root-cause analysis. Work takes place in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery. The work may also involve confined spaces, elevated areas, and outdoor conditions. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots. The typical schedule is 8–12-hour shifts, 5–7 days per week during peak season, with occasional night work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Experience with preventive maintenance systems and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
NFPA 70E training.
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and other OSHA-compliant safety programs.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and safely perform physically demanding tasks.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.
Precast-concrete experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade certification.
Basic understanding of PLC systems.

Responsibilities

Safely install, replace, and repair machinery, motors, and components using appropriate tools and procedures.
Participate in and adhere to safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Fall Protection, and Machine Guarding.
Inspect for hazards, mechanical failures, and unsafe conditions, and promptly report or correct them.
Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop, storing and maintaining tools, parts, and equipment properly.
Support site housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) up to date and organized.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including mixers, conveyors, forklifts, cranes, pumps, compressors, and vibrators.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
Fabricate, weld, and modify metal assemblies and structures to restore or improve equipment functionality.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment records, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Coordinate with external contractors or vendors for specialized repairs and ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Assist with facility maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, and building systems.
Participate in continuous improvement and root-cause analysis to improve safety, reliability, and performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.