About The Position

The Maintenance Operative performs a wide range of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. The role follows safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the site’s business goals. Work includes scheduled and emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment servicing and testing, fabrication, and troubleshooting. The technician also reads manuals and work orders, collaborates with engineering on special projects, assists with tooling and equipment design, and helps set up molds when required. The position is identified as Aiken, South Carolina, on 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Trade school.
  • At least 1 year of experience with electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
  • At least 1 year of maintenance experience in a continuously operating manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to diagnose problems and determine whether parts should be replaced or repaired.
  • Ability to make material, labor, and equipment estimates based on blueprint study.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and technical guidance.
  • Licensed forklift operator.
  • Compliance with OSHA health and safety guidelines.
  • Ability to work at heights up to approximately 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience with PLCs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service and emergency or unscheduled repairs during production.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance, including inspecting drives, motors, and belts; checking fluid levels; replacing filters; and completing other preventive actions.
  • Repair machines, equipment, and structures using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring or electrical and electronic testing devices.
  • Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
  • Perform fabrication, including machining and general design and fit.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and test and adjust equipment.
  • Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
  • Work with the engineering department on special projects as needed.
  • Assist in designing tooling and equipment for molds; weld and cut steel when needed.
  • Assist with mold setup when required.
  • Practice and promote safety at all times.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service