Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Pregis•Anderson, SC

23h

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians maintain the proper functioning of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems. They maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow OSHA and facility-specific protocols, including LOTO and Arc Flash requirements. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required for team needs, and the technician may be on call for emergency breakdown repairs. The role includes troubleshooting industrial automation equipment, completing and documenting work orders in a CMMS, communicating maintenance concerns, maintaining parts inventory, and following applicable safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. The work is primarily indoors (80%) with some outdoor work (20%), across temperatures of 20–95°F. Conditions may include noise at or above 85 dB, moving machinery and vehicles, high places, high humidity, vibration, electrical hazards, confined spaces, and wet or damp surfaces. Required PPE includes safety glasses, earplugs, safety-toe shoes, beard or hair nets, cut gloves, and provided flame-retardant clothing. The role requires standing and walking, frequent lifting or moving of 30–50 pounds, and other physical activities described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience 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 perform frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of 30–50 pounds for up to 100 feet.
Ability to meet the role’s physical, sensory, and PPE requirements, including forklift driving.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical-school degree in mechanics, electrical, or computer science.
Facilities maintenance experience.
Welding and machining skills; desired but not required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and AC/DC drive systems.
Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns as needed, including being on call.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Complete and promptly document work orders in the CMMS.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may affect production efficiency.
Complete paperwork clearly and accurately, following required documentation and Standard Operating Procedures.
Help maintain parts and supplies inventory by checking out parts, assigning them to work orders, and reporting low supplies to the Supervisor.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, including the maintenance shop.
Follow OSHA and Pregis safety standards and protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform the position’s duties to a high standard of quality.
Drive a forklift as required.