Job Description

Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Huger, SC

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a growing team responsible for maintaining and improving heavy processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving mechanical systems supporting critical production operations. The ideal candidate is a self-driven mechanic who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, minimizing downtime, collaborating across teams, and improving overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, chains, sprockets, couplings, and power transmission equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, pumps, filters, hoses, regulators, and actuators.
• Perform precision alignment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, seals, shafts, rollers, wear components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and minor machining as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic diagrams, OEM manuals, and assembly drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects to maximize equipment uptime.
• Collaborate closely with electrical technicians during major repairs, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including writing daily reports, responding to emails, and searching for replacement parts via computer.
• Maintain proper care and cleanliness of tools, equipment, materials, and work areas while providing shift coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with rotating equipment and power transmission equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and bearings.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet search).
• Mechanical apprenticeship, trade school certification, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 80 lbs occasionally, working at heights, in tight spaces, and around heavy machinery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Experience working on slitting equipment, overhead cranes, and heavy material handling systems.

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