Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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Full Time Charleston, SC, US

6 days ago Requisition

Join our growing team responsible for maintaining and improving heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving mechanical systems that support critical production operations. The successful candidate is a self-driven industrial maintenance mechanic who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, minimizing downtime, working alongside electrical technicians and operators, and improving equipment reliability.

A technician who takes ownership of equipment reliability, works safely, collaborates across departments, and is motivated to continuously improve aging production equipment rather than simply repairing failures.

• 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 to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work closely with electrical technicians during major repairs, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to use a computer to write daily reports, respond to emails, and search for replacement parts.
• Responsible for proper care and cleanliness of tools, equipment, materials, and work area.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.

• 5+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with rotating equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and power transmission equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Mechanical apprenticeship, trade school, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and job-related internet research.

• Steel processing and slitting equipment
• Heavy-duty conveyors and material handling systems
• Pumps, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and couplings
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Mechanical power transmission equipment
• Welding and fabrication projects
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Industrial machinery installations and upgrades
• Overhead cranes and heavy material handling equipment.

We are looking for technicians who:

• Enjoy troubleshooting more than replacing parts.
• Naturally ask 'Why did it fail?'
• Take ownership of equipment reliability.
• Can work independently while supporting the team.
• Value safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Stay calm under production pressure and communicate effectively.

• Job performance demands constant application of the following physical requirements: use of hands.
• Job performance demands frequent application of the following physical requirements: lifting (Avg. 20 lbs), walking, standing, bending, fine manipulation, close visual acuity, near/far vision, upper limb coordination, multiple limb coordination
• Job performance demands occasional application of the following physical requirements:…