Maintenance Technician - Night shift (6:45pm - 7:00am)

Continental • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plant equipment and machinery, including preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment in the shop and throughout the plant. The role includes installing, maintaining, and repairing production equipment; handling emergency and unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime; and working with electrical, mechanical, piping, carpentry, sheet-metal, and welding systems. The technician follows safety, environmental, and plant policies and performs additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

This position works a 12-hour, 2-2-3 Panama shift schedule from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including every other weekend. The work environment is non-climate-controlled, with temperature swings, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Safety procedures and required protective wear must be followed. Comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements

• An AAS degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance, or five years of industrial maintenance work experience and a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Understanding of PLCs.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Accurate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a 12-hour 2-2-3 Panama shift schedule from 6:45 to 7:00, including every other weekend.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa support is not available.
• Ability to stand for long periods; frequently stoop, twist, bend, walk long distances, and climb stairs or ladders; and occasionally lift 50 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

• An AAS degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance with four or more years of industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production equipment, including emergency and unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors (110V–4160V), control devices, PLCs, and electronic components, including PCB assemblies and solid-state devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and mechanical repairs using hand tools to replace or adjust structural, rotating, and reciprocating parts.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate or modify parts, and read technical documents, work orders, and manuals to guide maintenance work.
• Install and maintain industrial piping systems made from ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including systems with various joint types, valves, traps, and strainers.
• Perform basic carpentry for equipment support, including crating, blocking, and structural repairs using woodworking tools.
• Fabricate and repair sheet-metal components such as ductwork, guards, tanks, and hoods using light- to medium-gauge metal.
• Conduct gas and electric welding, including flat and pipe welding in multiple positions, for structural and equipment repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, power distribution, and lighting systems.
• Follow safety, environmental, and plant policies and perform additional duties assigned by supervisors or management.

Benefits

• Immediate benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Employee discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Gainshare bonus program, with potential monthly payouts based on production goals
• Employer 401(k) match
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future personal and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree