Job Description

Maintenance Technician III in Blythewood, SC

Performs general manufacturing production and non-production machine and equipment maintenance. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

1. Works closely with production supervisors and operators to support production initiatives, including but not limited to, equipment modifications and repairs, and preventative maintenance of the equipment as well.
2. Troubleshoot machinery and equipment and makes necessary repairs using skills and knowledge listed below.
3. Records and Schedules maintenance tasks, including time, parts, and other materials used to complete tasks.
4. Lead and/or manage special projects as necessary
5. Requisition parts, materials, labor and support to complete job tasks.
6. Fabricates replacement parts as needed for machinery.
7. Fosters an environment that promotes PPT’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.
8. Locates and determines electrical and electronic malfunctions by using test instruments on production equipment and machinery.
9. Perform other duties as required.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. At least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience                    
3. Ability to read mechanical and electrical and/or engineering blueprints, drawings and schematics. 
4. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including drives, motors, etc.  
5. Three years of mechanical alignment experience
6. Three years of experience with the following shop floor equipment:  Drill Press, Mills, and Lathes, CNC equipment, automated and manual assembly and test lines, conveyors, waste treatment)
7. Experience with robots. Ex. Scara Arm, 6 Axis, Articulated, etc.
8. Three years of basic electrical and/or electronic experience
9. Experience in stick, mig, tig welding and cutting torch
10. Three years’ experience reading blueprints, schematics and manufacturer manuals
11. Three years’ experience with air compressors and pneumatic systems
12. Familiar with cooling towers and Process water chillers

Here are some things we would like for you to have (preferred):

1. Strong Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience 
2. Industrial Maintenance Certificate

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Lifting & Carrying - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50-75 lbs regularly (tools, motors, parts, gearboxes).
• Standing/Walking - Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (8-12 hour shifts), often on concrete floors.
• Climbing - Regularly required to climb ladders, stairs, or access platforms/mezzanines to reach machinery.
• Bending/Kneeling - Frequent bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, or lying under equipment for repair/inspection.
• Reaching & Handling - Must be able to reach overhead, use hands and arms for precise tool handling and parts manipulation.
• Manual Dexterity - High level of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills needed to use small tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Visual Acuity - Must have clear vision (close, distance, color) to read manuals, wiring, diagrams, schematics, and perform inspections.
• Hearing - Must be able to hear machine sounds, alarms, and instructions in a noisy industrial environment.
• Mobility - Must be able to move quickly and safely around machinery, across production lines, and in confined areas.

Work Conditions:

• Exposure to noise, vibartions, oil/grease, chemicals, and machinery. 
• Must wear PPE: gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes.
• Work may be required in hot/cold environments or confined spaces.
• May be required to work night shifts, weekends, overtime as needed or be on call rotation.