We are seeking Mechanical Maintenance Technicians ($24.35-$34.07/hr) for our First Quality Tissue plant located in Anderson, SC. Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for operating, testing, maintaining, or calibrating unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May assist engineers in testing and troubleshooting robotics equipment. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and any associated equipment to ensure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation and coordinating PM programs.
Come join a high performance team, where our Culture defines who we are. We have built a community upon a foundation of Humanity, Core Business Philosophy, and Working Together. This means putting our team members and customers first. We have invested in the latest technology and resources to support a business that will last for generations.
Primary responsibilities include:
· Troubleshoots and maintains production and any associated equipment to ensure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.
· Understands and applies the principles and techniques of "precision" maintenance.
· Coordinates PM programs.
· Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical/mechanical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
· Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as electronic voltmeters.
· Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
· Installs and repairs equipment using soldering, welding, and hand tools
· Aligns, fits, or assembles component parts using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
· Inspects parts for surface defects.
· Analyzes and records test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
· Verifies part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
· Operates metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
· Repairs, reworks, or calibrates hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
· Trains others to repair, use, or maintain robots.
· May assist engineers in testing and troubleshooting robotics equipment
· Uses CMMS Maintenance System to document work orders and procure parts
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
· High School Diploma or GED required.
· Minimum 3 years functional experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of Associates degree and experience in related field required.
· Highly-qualified candidates would possess a technical degree or apprenticeship certification and maintenance experience in the paper industry or similar manufacturing environment.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.