Job Description

Maintenance Technician III in Blythewood, SC

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

Essential Functions:

Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Climbing stairs

Working from secured platforms of up to 40 feet high.

Standing for extended periods of time.

Wear all personal safety equipment required by Company policy and follow all Company safety policies and procedures.

Understand and consistently perform daily tasks i.e. (paperwork, computer entries, cleaning)

Ability to safety operate machinery.