Maintenance Technician Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Maintenance Technician
Job Details
Job Location
Liberty, SC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance for manufacturing equipment.
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor / Manager

Essential Functions:

Assists in the die cast machine lubrication process
Provides equipment filter changes
Understands the function of all die tooling micro switches on die cast tooling and be capable of checking these devices and wiring.
Understands die cast machine cycles, operation and programming of auto ladles and reciprocators
Furnace operation including fabrication of thermocouples
Provides building and grounds maintenance
Provides wastewater operation assistance
Drilling and tapping; basic machine shop work
Mechanical repairs including extracting broken bolts
Welding and fabrication
Electrical wiring, conduit installation and hardwiring trouble shooting
Hydraulic repairs on pumps, valves, cylinders. Knowledgeable of hydraulic hose, pipe tubing and fittings.
Hydraulic system knowledge to include pre-charging and bleeding accumulators, relief valve settings and pressure switch settings.
Properly set up die cast machine strain gages
Support equipment maintenance and operation (pumps, air compressors), HVAC equipment maintenance
Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Tech School / Vocational Training preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

Good communication and organizational skills.
Team player with good attendance history
Able to work without close supervision and ability to multi-task.
Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
Minimum 1 -2 years’ experience in one or more of the following categories: electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and welding
Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings
Understanding of factory equipment (furnaces, heaters, ladles, hoists, time saver, air compressors, sump pumps, exhaust fans, vacuum systems, welding,) and reparation

Safety Requirements:

Wear all required

PPE:

safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, head protection.
Requirement to complete safety and work-related training: Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Fall Arrest, Forklift, LOTO – Authorized, Crane, Confined Space, Arc Flash
Comply with all established safety rules and policies. Report unsafe conditions, all accidents, and near misses immediately to Supervisor or Manager.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.