Maintenance Technician- Richburg, SC

Jennmar•Richburg, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

JENNMAR Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician for an industrial manufacturing environment in Richburg, South Carolina. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment and facilities, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems, and supporting safe, reliable production. The position requires industrial or precast-concrete maintenance experience and involves hands-on work with machinery, fabrication, welding, and preventive maintenance. Starting pay is $28.00 or more per hour, with overtime opportunities. The work environment is heavy industrial manufacturing, with regular exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery. The role involves frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting. Employees must wear appropriate PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots. Occasional work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or outdoors may be required. Typical schedules are 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.

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 comply with safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Fall Protection, and Machine Guarding procedures.
Inspect for hazards, mechanical failures, and unsafe conditions, and promptly report or correct them.
Keep the maintenance shop organized and safe, and ensure tools, parts, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
Support housekeeping and 5S initiatives to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) current 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.