2nd Shift Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Location: Ladson, SC, 29456

Hours: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Occasional Saturdays

Background: Experience with Isringhausen in Ladson preferred.

This position is accountable for the upkeep and proper functionality of production equipment, machinery, and software systems. The role also includes building equipment and facilities maintenance, which involves repairing, rebuilding, and replacing components as needed. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software systems to ensure smooth operation of our assembly process are required. The ability to think critically and use our computer systems intuitively is essential.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all existing equipment.
• Repair or rebuild equipment as needed to avoid breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and identify electrical and mechanical equipment problems.
• Manage certain software systems that run equipment, conveyors, and communication with our customer.
• Piece together information from multiple in-house software programs to find solutions to possible issues.
• Interpret drawings and schematics to facilitate equipment repair.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, quality problems, or supplies needed.
• Inform supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment and corrective actions taken.
• Monitor facility systems to ensure correct and efficient operations.
• Perform general carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks as needed.
• Wear protective equipment as necessary.
• Recommend new and/or replacement purchases of equipment as required.
• Keep maintenance room clean and organized.
• Follow Lock out-Tag out (LOTO) process.
• Occasionally cover for 3rd shift technicians when needed.
• Cover occasional Saturday overtime when needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SolidWorks or 3D Printing is a plus.
• PLC experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to learn and use software systems intuitively.
• Experience with pneumatic controls and equipment.
• Basic understanding of machine control and automation.
• Formal electrical or mechanical maintenance experience or schooling.
• Skill in operation of tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles (man lift, forklift, company vehicle, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to work independently.

Employee must have working knowledge of manufacturing maintenance. The individual will be responsible for leading maintenance systems, overseeing continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, and executing long-term strategic plans. Must be self-motivated and possess well-developed leadership skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• 2 years of prior maintenance experience.

Preferred:

• 2-year A.S. degree in Industrial Maintenance or Electronics.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and required documents.
• Ability to respond and communicate complicated instructions and basic directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence accurately.

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Able to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent bending at waist/knees, frequent twisting of waist/neck in normal range.
• Frequent climbing and balancing while working on ladders.

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

• Able to work effectively with all levels of the organization.