Maintenance Technician

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals.

Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Responsible for execution of the maintenance function at the Caterpillar plant to repair and maintain the equipment in order to maximize production in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and robotic components of production machines and equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment.

* Observe mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of malfunction.

* Perform trouble-shooting analysis on malfunctions and makes adjustments or repairs in timely manner.

* Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

* Lubricate and clean parts to make and repair parts.

* Remove and replace worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic systems.

* Realign and adjust components.

* Start machines and equipment to test operation following repair.

* May modify computer-controlled motion of robot, applying knowledge of program commands and using robot controller and PLC.

* Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Completed Technical College in Industrial Maintenance or related course and three years of experience in the field.

* Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.

* Must be able to utilize basic math, use a calculator and read a tape ruler.

* Computer Skills also required.

* Employee must be able to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment, and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.

* Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and Criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Accessibility:
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