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Mechanic I

US Silica
  • West Columbia, SC
  • Autofill and Review
11 days ago

Job Description

JobID: 658

Category: Crafts/Trades

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-06T19:05:35+00:00

JobShift: Day

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  • Lead complex mechanical repairs and equipment overhauls.

  • Diagnose root causes of recurring equipment failures and develop corrective actions.

  • Coordinate with engineering and maintenance planning teams.

  • Provide technical expertise during shutdowns and capital projects.

  • Mentor mechanics across multiple shifts.

  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

  • 7-10 years of mechanical maintenance experience.

  • Expert knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills.

  • Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience preferred.

  • Welding and machining certifications preferred.

  • High level of safety and quality awareness.

  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.

  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from elevated platforms.

  • Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, hammers, and wrenches.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work the required schedule. Primary schedule is 6 AM - 2 PM with rotating on-calls for nights and weekends.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Columbia, SC
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Websitehttp://www.ussilica.com/

About Company

The Premier Silica Sand Provider for Today and Tomorrow

U.S. Silica is a leading silica sand supplier with a focus on performance materials that are essential to modern living. Our state-of-the-art offerings are used in variety of Industries and Applications.

  • Oil and gas wells are more productive because our high-quality proppants improve flow rates and recovery from unconventional wells
  • Wind-powered and solar energy are more economical due to cost-effective manufacturing
  • Paints and coatings are more durable because of the quality of our crystal structure
  • Geothermal wells are more efficient due to improved heat transfer
  • Electronic devices are more scratch resistant because of the specially sized sand we offer
  • High-performance metal parts are more uniform because of our strict product and quality control

At U.S. Silica, our devotion to remaining on the cutting edge of technology helps improve the quality of every day - at home, at work and at play.

Skills

  • Capital Projectunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Property Maintenanceunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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