Maintenance Technician

Outstanding Benefits: Client employs maintenance technicians who commute the distance of Columbia, Greenwood, Lexington, Newberry, Aiken, SC and the Greater Augusta, GA area due to our compressed work schedule and benefits package. A growing manufacturer serving nationally recognized food, retail, institutional, and government contract customers is seeking an experienced Multicraft Maintenance Technician to join its highly automated production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working with automated systems, and helping improve plant reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The company continues to invest heavily in equipment, automation, production growth, and employee development while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Benefits: 100% employer-paid individual medical insurance Dental and Vision coverage Company-paid Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Holidays Tool Allowance Company-provided uniforms Uniform laundering service provided Significant investments in automation and facility improvements

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:00 AMThree-day weekends What You'll Be Working On: This facility utilizes a wide variety of automated packaging, batching, conveying, robotic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Key Equipment: Conveyor systems Robotic palletizing systems Robotic arms Tray pack machines (TTM)Packaging machinery Mixing and batching systems Scale systems Boilers and steam systems Flowmeters and automated valves Inkjet printers and product coders Pneumatic cylinders Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Servo-driven equipment

Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime Diagnose issues involving photoeye sensors, proximity sensors, relays, motors, drives, and control systems Replace and troubleshoot motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and power transmission components Troubleshoot conveyor systems and packaging equipment Support robotic systems and automated production equipment Perform VFD replacement, setup, and troubleshooting Conduct boiler safety checks, blowdowns, and water testing procedures Maintain pneumatic systems, valves, actuators, and compressed air equipment Complete work orders and PMs through CMMS software Order maintenance parts and manage inventory requirements Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation Follow OSHA, food safety, and company safety standards Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades Preferred Background High School Diploma or GED2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings Experience with food manufacturing, packaging equipment, batching systems, or conveyor operations preferredPLC troubleshooting experience highly desired (programming not required)