Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
Maintenance
Walterboro
, South Carolina
MAU is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our client in Walterboro, SC. As a Maintenance Technician, you will support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure equipment uptime, safety, and efficient plant operations. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
Pay of $30 per hour
401k
Life insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid time off
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED
2-5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience with chemical, plastics, or batch processing environments
Familiarity with PLCs and automated systems
Experience with packaging lines and form/fill/seal equipment
Welding or fabrication experience
General Requirements
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
Basic electrical knowledge including motors, sensors, and wiring
Experience with conveyors, pumps, or processing equipment
Ability to read manuals, schematics, and technical documents
Willingness to work flexible hours or shifts as needed
Mechanically inclined with the ability to work across multiple types of equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
Essential Functions
Perform routine maintenance on mixing and processing equipment, including ribbon blenders, kettles, grinders, and pellet mills
Troubleshoot and repair material handling systems, including vacuum conveyance, screw conveyors, and powered conveyors
Maintain and repair packaging equipment, including bottling lines, form/fill/seal machines, and ultrasonic sealers
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational issues and implement timely solutions
Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and start-ups
Support basic troubleshooting of PLCs and automated systems
Maintain functionality of robotics and automated production equipment
Partner with external vendors or internal teams to resolve advanced controls issues
Maintain dust collection systems
Support maintenance of pressure vessels
Maintain plant utilities and support equipment
Ensure proper operation of lifting equipment, including job cranes and vacuum lifters
Follow all safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Identify and report potential safety hazards
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
Recommend equipment upgrades or process improvements
Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
Work at heights or in confined spaces as needed
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in industrial environments
Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces as needed