Maintenance Tech - Shift C Nights

Shaw Plant 78, 136 East Frontage Road, Aiken, SC 29802 USA

Full time

R-153925

Job Title

Maintenance Tech A - Shift C Nights

About the Role:

The Maintenance Technician (Level

A) is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maximizing the performance, uptime, and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting product quality and cost-effectiveness. Working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, you will apply precision maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement strategies to keep operations running at peak performance.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.

• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and pulleys.

• Service conveyors, piping systems, and utility systems (steam, air, water).

• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, and productivity.

• Identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.

• Restore equipment to safe operating condition quickly and efficiently.

• Preventive Maintenance (PM):
  Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and component replacements.

• Predictive Maintenance (PdM):
  Utilize condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics) to detect and prevent failures.

• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM):
  Execute maintenance based on equipment condition and data insights, supported by detailed job plans.

• Complete work orders and support reliability and process improvement initiatives.

• Participate in projects that enhance equipment performance and support new technologies.

• Contribute ideas and solutions aligned with operational and business goals.

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.

• Share expertise and best practices across the team.

• Mentor and support the development of less‑experienced technicians.

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.

• Proven mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.

• Thorough understanding of safety standards including:

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Confined space entry

• PPE requirements

• Powered industrial trucks (PIT)

• Fall protection

• Hoisting and rigging

• Hot work procedures

• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.

• Ability to document work and manage parts effectively.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

• Experience updating or creating technical documentation.

• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.

• Solid math skills including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance tasks.

• Troubleshooting:
  Proven electrical troubleshooting capabilities.

• Schematics:
  Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Fabrication
  
  Skills:
  
  Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.

• Predictive Maintenance:
  Hands‑on experience using diagnostic technologies and interpreting data.

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, or lead maintenance personnel.

• 4+ years of Maintenance experience