Maintenance Technician- Richburg, SC

Jennmar•Chester, SC

2d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

JENNMAR Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The role offers hands-on experience, steady hours, opportunities for growth, and overtime, with starting pay of $28.00 or more per hour. Industrial or precast-concrete experience is required. The technician installs, repairs, and maintains plant machinery and equipment, troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, and performs fabrication and welding. The position also supports safety programs, facility maintenance, housekeeping, preventive maintenance records, contractor coordination, and continuous-improvement activities. Work takes place in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery. The typical schedule is 8–12-hour shifts, 5–7 days per week during peak season, with occasional night work. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Industrial or precast-concrete experience required.
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 work overtime, weekends, and holidays when 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 pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and a 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 follow 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.
Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop, keeping tools, parts, and equipment properly stored and maintained.
Support site housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
Keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) up to date 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 enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.