Mechanical Engineer – Operations / Maintenance

Mayzo•Walterboro, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayzo is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support our Operations Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. This role is heavily focused on equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maintaining production uptime within our specialty chemical manufacturing environment. This is not a design-heavy role — we are looking for someone who enjoys working directly with machinery, diagnosing issues on the floor, and implementing practical solutions to keep operations running efficiently. The Mechanical Engineer will partner closely with operations and maintenance teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues , support equipment repairs and upgrades, and drive improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, plant, or industrial environment
Strong hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, and repairs
Ability to diagnose issues with pumps, motors, conveyors, and production machinery
Experience performing root cause analysis in a plant setting
Comfortable working on the production floor and interacting with operators and maintenance teams
Familiarity with fabrication, machining, or equipment modification

Nice To Haves

CAD experience is a plus, but not the primary focus of the role
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical, real-world solutions

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment issues on the production floor to minimize downtime
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Work directly with maintenance and operations teams to repair, adjust, and optimize machinery
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability
Assist with installation, commissioning, and start-up of new or modified equipment
Identify and implement practical improvements to existing equipment and processes
Provide hands-on support for fabrication, modifications, and mechanical repairs
Partner with CNC operators and maintenance technicians to support machining and equipment adjustments
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards and plant procedures
Document repairs, modifications, and improvement efforts