Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance PositionOnly qualified Equipment Maintenance candidates located near the Sumter, SC area will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence.Required ExperienceMinimum two years of experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining production equipmentExperience performing preventive maintenance and equipment changeoversExperience maintaining production and downtime logsExperience supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environmentExperience monitoring product quality and minimizing equipment downtimeTechnical SkillsEquipment setup operation optimization and changeoverMechanical troubleshooting and equipment repairPreventive maintenance practicesKnowledge of pneumatics electrical electronic and hydraulic systemsMachine control panel operationProduction equipment maintenanceQuality control inspections and documentationProduction and downtime recordkeepingSafe use of hand tools and maintenance equipmentSoft SkillsStrong attention to detailClear written communication and legible documentationProblem solving skillsAbility to work independently and within a teamTime management and organizational skillsCommitment to workplace safetyFlexibility to work overtime as neededPhysical DemandsAbility to work 12 hour shiftsAbility to work overnight schedule after trainingAbility to stand walk bend and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shiftAbility to safely operate production equipment and toolsResponsibilitiesSet up operate optimize troubleshoot and maintain assigned production equipmentPerform equipment changeovers and ensure proper machine operationMaintain equipment to meet production quality and efficiency standardsPerform preventive maintenance and routine equipment repairsRecord production downtime and maintenance activities in equipment logsAssist engineering manufacturing technicians and maintenance teams with major repairsStart equipment and verify proper machine and control panel operationMonitor replenish and communicate material supply needsPerform quality checks process challenges and required documentationMaintain a clean organized and safe work environmentFollow all quality system requirements environmental procedures and safety policiesReport equipment issues and escalate major problems to supervisors as neededOnly those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.