Maintenance Technician; Greenville) focus in pipe welding

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We are currently hiring for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician with a focus in pipe welding in our Greenville, South Carolina, facility. In this role, the Maintenance Technican's main responsibility will be pipe welding and will also be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and completing preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment including not but limited to, mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatic system, tanks, different types of pumps and pipes, along with overall upkeep of the facility.

The role also involves performing advanced maintenance tasks, including pipe fitting, pump rebuilding, and steam maintenance. The role requires someone with a strong mechanical skillset who can follow both verbal and written instructions, along with the ability to stay flexible in case of emergencies or breakdowns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
• Observe all company policies, rules, procedures, regulations and perform all duties assigned by management in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Welding and fitting pipes using stick and tig welding techniques.
• Ensure the efficient operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance and repairs on engines, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, mixers, boilers, air compressors, space heaters, silos, storage tanks, dust collectors, pumps, and production machines. This includes following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications, as well as troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Pipe fitting, including cutting, threading, and assembling pipes to ensure proper functionality.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems, including pumps (lobe, gear, diaphragm, mag-drive, and impeller pumps).
• Maintain and troubleshoot basic electrical systems.
• Ability to verify proper function of steam systems and components.
• Conduct inspections and identify any issues that may require immediate attention or repairs.
• Assist outside contractors, when applicable, as instructed by management.
• Assist in cleaning mixers and tanks as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete maintenance records including parts used and completed tasks.
• Organize and maintain all maintenance tools in order to prevent damage and loss.
• Organize and safeguard all documents and quality records related to equipment maintenance.
• Work in a safe manner following all plant safety procedures. Strictly follow confined space entry, PPE, lockout-tagout procedures and confined space entry.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in work area.
• Perform all duties assigned by supervisor
• Conduct maintenance work and repairs while adhering to safe work practices (hot work, lockout/tag-out, line break, and confined space entry).
• Able to pass a pulmonary function test (PFT) and wear appropriate respiratory PPE.
• Follow safety protocols and…