Maintenance Technician Job Sumter area,South Carolina USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Maintenance Technician | Multicraft Maintenance | Food Manufacturing | Automation & Robotics

Overnight Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5PM-5AM
Up to $34/hr + Outstanding Benefits
Client employs maintenance technicians who commute the distance of Columbia, Greenwood, Lexington, Newberry, Aiken, SC and the Greater Augusta, GA area due to our compressed work schedule and benefits package.

A growing manufacturer serving nationally recognized food, retail, institutional, and government contract customers is seeking an experienced Multicraft Maintenance Technician to join its highly automated production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working with automated systems, and helping improve plant reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The company continues to invest heavily in equipment, automation, production growth, and employee development while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

100% employer-paid individual medical insurance
Dental and Vision coverage
Company-paid Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Company-provided uniforms
Uniform laundering service provided
Significant investments in automation and facility improvements

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday
5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

What You'll Be Working On:

This facility utilizes a wide variety of automated packaging, batching, conveying, robotic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Key Equipment:

Robotic arms
Tray pack machines (TTM)
Packaging machinery
Mixing and batching systems
Boilers and steam systems
Flowmeters and automated valves
Inkjet printers and product coders
Pneumatic cylinders
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
Diagnose issues involving photoeye sensors, proximity sensors, relays, motors, drives, and control systems
Replace and troubleshoot motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and power transmission components
Troubleshoot conveyor systems and packaging equipment
Support robotic systems and automated production equipment
Perform VFD replacement, setup, and troubleshooting
Conduct boiler safety checks, blowdowns, and water testing procedures
Maintain pneumatic systems, valves, actuators, and compressed air equipment
Complete work orders and PMs through CMMS software
Order maintenance parts and manage inventory requirements
Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
Follow OSHA, food safety, and company safety standards
Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades

Preferred Background

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience with food manufacturing, packaging equipment, batching systems, or conveyor operations preferred
PLC troubleshooting experience highly desired (programming not required)

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