Night Shift Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician

Dodge Industrial • Belton, SC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role goes beyond reactive repair to focus on preventive, predictive, and root-cause-based maintenance practices that drive long-term equipment uptime, safety, and asset life. The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical professional who combines strong technical skills with structured problem-solving, documentation discipline, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including: Bearings, shafts, gearing, couplings; Hydraulic and pneumatic systems; Mechanical drives and motion systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting methodologies and failure modes
• Comfortable working in a CMMS-driven maintenance environment
• High school diploma or GED required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Mechanic Certification, Millwright Certification, or equivalent technical training
• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Experience with: Root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone, fault tree, etc.); Reliability or continuous improvement programs; CNC machine maintenance
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting work
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems on conventional and CNC machine tools, including hydraulic, pneumatic, drive, and motion components
• Diagnose failures using structured troubleshooting methods, not trial-and-error
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring or chronic equipment issues and implement permanent corrective actions
• Validate repairs through proper testing and follow-up to ensure long-term effectiveness
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks per documented procedures and schedules
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or improvement opportunities in PM plans and recommend changes
• Support predictive maintenance activities (vibration, temperature, lubrication condition, visual standards) as applicable
• Ensure equipment is returned to operation in a safe, repeatable, and maintainable condition
• Accurately document work performed, parts used, findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS
• Provide input on equipment history, repeat failures, and improvement opportunities
• Support reliability initiatives such as precision maintenance, lubrication standards, mechanical alignment, and error-proofing
• Participate in reliability, safety, and improvement projects as assigned
• Fabricate, modify, and repair mechanical components and tooling as required
• Perform basic welding, cutting, and fitting using approved procedures
• Support installation, relocation, and upgrade of equipment and facility assets
• Follow all safety policies, LOTO procedures, and equipment standards
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment risks, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain high workmanship standards and leave equipment cleaner and safer than found

Benefits

• Work for a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees