Technical Associate

Technical Associate

Sumter, South Carolina

Full Time

We're seeking a skilled Technical Associate to join our team and work with state-of-the-art equipment while maintaining high-quality production standards. As a Technical Associate, you will be responsible for the following:

Operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment

Meeting and exceeding production standards while maintaining product quality

Minimizing and preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels

Maintaining accurate equipment logs and recording downtime and maintenance problems

Performing preventative maintenance on equipment

Starting up equipment and ensuring accurate functioning

Monitoring component inventories and safety guards

Maintaining a neat and orderly production environment

Monitoring in-process quality and addressing issues as needed

Performing required Q.C. checks and process challenges

Following safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements

Supporting upstream and downstream operations

Performing rework as required

Working optimally in a team environment

Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

H.S. Diploma/G.E.D preferred

Maintenance Repair/Mechanical Experience or Proficiency required and

2 years mechanical experience preferred

6- 12 months of manufacturing experience desired

Working with PLC's, Hydraulics and Pneumatics desired

Must be proficient with basic hand tools.

Familiar with the following mechanical components, bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves.

Should also be familiar with some electrical components: sensors, photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, VFD's.

Able to work autonomously and be self-motivated.

Able to work any shift

Must have clear and legible handwriting