Job Title: Industrial Mechanic

Position Summary

Renfrow Industrial is seeking experienced and reliable Industrial Mechanics to join our team. This skilled journeyman-level role involves installing, aligning, rigging, maintaining, and repairing process piping systems, utility piping (air, water, steam, chilled water), rotating equipment, structural supports, and heavy industrial machinery within active industrial and heavy commercial construction environments. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate:

Columbia Market: $26 – $28 per hour (based on experience)

Charleston Market: $28 – $31 per hour (based on experience)

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Normal Working Hours

• Monday through Thursday
• Typical 4x10 work schedule
• Overtime as required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Industrial Mechanics with mechanical installations, maintenance, and repairs under supervision
• Install, align, level, grout, and commission mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, compressors, gearboxes, production line components, and process equipment
• Stage materials and prepare work areas for daily mechanical tasks
• Transport heavy metal components using overhead cranes, forklifts, and hoists, or work with team members to properly position equipment
• Access elevated and challenging work areas while following OSHA regulations and site-specific safety standards
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness and organization throughout the workday
• Follow all Renfrow Industrial safety policies, OSHA requirements, and client-specific rules
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses to supervision
• Assist with jobsite cleanup at task and project completion
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb, balance, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at heights
• Coordinate eye-hand movements and safely operate machinery and tools
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks that may change frequently throughout the workday
• Work on active job sites in various conditions, requiring focus, alertness, and mobility

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant industrial mechanical construction experience required
• Strong willingness to learn the industrial mechanical trade
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment
• Experience using manual and power tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to learn basic computer skills to communicate via email, document daily work progress, and track procurements and status

Minimum Required Tools

• Tape Measure
• 10” Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
• Channel Locks
• Flat Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Torpedo Level
• Combination Wrenches
• Allen Wrenches
• 3/8” Socket Set
• Vice Grips
• Hacksaw
• 10” Adjustable Wrench
• 12” Adjustable Wrench
• 2# Hammer
• Framing Square
• Speed Square
• Pair of C-Clamps
• Chisels
• 18” Level
• Drift Pins
• Center Punch
• Round File
• Half Round File
• Other required basic hand tools

Additional or specialized tools, testing equipment, and power tools required for specific tasks will be provided by Renfrow Industrial and/or the client as applicable.

Safety Commitment

Safety is a core value at Renfrow Industrial. All employees are expected to actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment by following company policies, attending required training, and stopping work when conditions are unsafe.

Career Development

This position represents a skilled Industrial Mechanic role with the ability to work independently and lead small crews when required. Advancement opportunities are based on performance, training completion, and company needs.

Position Limitations

• A formal mechanical license is not required; demonstrated journeyman-level experience is required.
• This position performs independent mechanical work within assigned scope.
• This position does not supervise or direct other employees
• Perform preventative maintenance, shutdown work, and system modifications on industrial machinery and mechanical systems
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and other trades (electrical, civil, structural) to ensure scope alignment and successful project completion
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Physically demanding role requiring lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, and handling heavy loads
• Frequent handling of heavy equipment and tools
• Must be comfortable working in active industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, shutdown environments, and outdoor heavy commercial jobsites with varying conditions