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

Continental • Sumter, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment and machinery, including preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment and machines throughout the shop. The role includes emergency and unscheduled repairs to minimize production downtime, as well as work on electrical, mechanical, piping, carpentry, sheet metal, welding, power distribution, and lighting systems.

The position works a 12-hour Panama shift pattern from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including every other weekend. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature swings, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Safety procedures and required protective equipment must be followed. The job involves physical tasks and requires standing for long periods, frequent stooping, twisting, bending, walking long distances, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting 50 or more pounds. Comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements

• 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, including every other weekend.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa support is not available.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, frequent stooping, twisting, bending, long-distance walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting 50 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 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, including ferrous and non-ferrous piping, joints, 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 support 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
• Personal and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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