Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Pregis•Anderson, SC

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians maintain machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment, as well as utility systems. The role includes maintaining a clean and safe work environment and following OSHA and facility-specific protocols, including LOTO and Arc Flash procedures. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required as necessary for the success of the team, and the technician may be on call for emergency repairs during breakdowns. The position works primarily indoors (80%) and also outdoors (20%), with exposure to temperatures ranging from 20–95°F and to noise, moving machinery and vehicles, high places, high humidity, and other potential hazards. Required PPE includes safety glasses, earplugs, safety-toe shoes, beard or hair nets, cut gloves, and provided fire-retardant clothing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience working as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair and troubleshooting.
Experience with maintenance work order systems.
Ability to understand mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings.
Ability to operate hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 12 hours.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of 30–50 pounds for up to 100 feet.
Good correctable visual acuity, visual perception of color, depth, and fields, reading and writing abilities, hearing in both ears, and use of hands and feet.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical school degree in mechanics, electrical studies, or computer science.
Facilities maintenance experience.
Welding and machining skills.

Responsibilities

Complete planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems.
Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and AC/DC drive systems.
Respond on call for emergency repairs during breakdown situations as necessary.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Complete and document work orders promptly in the CMMS.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that could restrict production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly and accurately, following Standard Operating Procedures.
Help maintain parts and supplies inventory by checking out parts, assigning them to the correct work order, and reporting low supply levels to the Supervisor.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, including the maintenance shop.
Follow OSHA and Pregis safety standards and protocols, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures at Pregis Films.
Perform all aspects of the position to the highest quality.