Maintenance Technician

SWISS KRONO Group•Barnwell, SC

79d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Starting Hourly Wage: $28.00 Key Responsibilities: Communicate effectively with production department employees to understand their issues related to the manufacturing equipment. Proficiently diagnose issues with the equipment, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls. Repair the issue in a timely manner with reasonable cost. Properly charge parts to the correct work order and cost center. Analyze the breakdown to understand how to prevent reoccurrence. Communicate to the maintenance planner any unresolved issues to be addressed on PM. Observe the operation of all equipment for issues that might cause breakdown or loss of efficiency. Professional Experience: Minimum two years experience in manufacturing maintenance. Experience in troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical drive systems, and electrical controls. Education and specialized skills profile: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Two-year degree in mechanical or electrical technology preferred. Basic Computer skills to be able to use programs for work order and parts management. Environment and Behavioral profile: Must be able to complete tasks with little or no supervision. Must be able to work in environments that include elevated temperatures and dusty conditions. Linguistic Profile: The Maintenance Department embraces the diversity of languages, but most, if not all, communication verbally and written is preferred in English to successfully complete the appropriate scope of work. Mobility and Physical Requirement profile: Work location is Barnwell, SC and operates in a manufacturing environment. Be expected to stand for a full shift. Employee will be required to perform climbing stairs, walking, squatting, kneeling, or driving lift truck duties at variable frequency. There is occasional lifting that may require handling of components which can weigh up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; use hands and finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, combustible dust fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The schedule is a rotating schedule, 12 hours per shift, 14 shifts in 28 days, days, nights, and weekends. Key relationships (internal and external stakeholder) Internal: PT, FUB, KT, Maintenance, Shipping, and Administration. External: Vendors, Suppliers, Service Contractors, and other Krono Swiss Plants. EEO: Swiss Krono USA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. The desire for success unites us all at SWISS KRONO. Our employees are the basis of our economic success. We are proud that many of our employees have been working for us for years, sharing the focus on performance and efficiency of our owners and managers. They have grown with the company and are all experts in their field. This is one of the reasons why we are one of the leading companies in the wood-based products industry today. SWISS KRONO helps to make building and living more environmentally friendly and natural. Every day thousands of people come into direct contact with the Group’s products. Our employees are the most important messengers and we value respectful behaviour and collaboration. The Group offers diversified tasks in an internationally active company and offers perspectives for further development – be it from a professional or personal point of view. Partnership and collegiality are just as important to the SWISS KRONO Group as improving our products. Introduce yourself by clicking this button and we will contact you as soon as a suitable option opens up.

Requirements

Minimum two years experience in manufacturing maintenance.
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical drive systems, and electrical controls.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Computer skills to be able to use programs for work order and parts management.
Must be able to complete tasks with little or no supervision.
Must be able to work in environments that include elevated temperatures and dusty conditions.
Be expected to stand for a full shift.
Employee will be required to perform climbing stairs, walking, squatting, kneeling, or driving lift truck duties at variable frequency.
There is occasional lifting that may require handling of components which can weigh up to 50 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; use hands and finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in mechanical or electrical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with production department employees to understand their issues related to the manufacturing equipment.
Proficiently diagnose issues with the equipment, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls.
Repair the issue in a timely manner with reasonable cost.
Properly charge parts to the correct work order and cost center.
Analyze the breakdown to understand how to prevent reoccurrence.
Communicate to the maintenance planner any unresolved issues to be addressed on PM.
Observe the operation of all equipment for issues that might cause breakdown or loss of efficiency.

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