Equipment Maintenance Technician

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Full Time, On-Site, Overnight, Equipment Maintenance Technician in Sumter, SC!

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Equipment Maintenance Technician to support production operations in Sumter, SC. This role is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, maintaining production equipment, and minimizing downtime to ensure efficient operations and product quality.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, experience working with production equipment or machinery, and the ability to quickly diagnose and repair machine issues. Candidates with experience in high-speed manufacturing, automotive mechanics, HVAC, machining, or similar mechanical fields are highly encouraged to apply.

In-person interviews will be conducted.

Required Pre-Screening Questions

Candidates must answer the following questions during the screening process:

1. How do you go about troubleshooting a mechanical breakdown?
2. What steps would you take to replace a gear box?
3. What process would you use to determine the root cause of a machine malfunction?

Equipment Maintenance Technician Compensation

• The pay for this position is $23.50/hr
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

Equipment Maintenance Technician Highlights

• This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
• The required availability for this position is 3rd Shift – Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

• Equipment Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

  • Respond to and repair machine breakdowns and production equipment issues
  • Troubleshoot speed, operation, and waste issues affecting production efficiency
  • Set up, operate, optimize, changeover, troubleshoot, and maintain assigned equipment
  • Maintain production standards while ensuring product quality and minimal downtime
  • Operate equipment within specified quality and quantity limits
  • Set up and debug machinery according to specifications and plant procedures
  • Adjust, troubleshoot, clean, and repair equipment as needed
  • Perform preventative maintenance (PM) to ensure smooth equipment operation
  • Read machine blueprints and follow troubleshooting procedures
  • Start up machines and verify proper function of equipment and control panels
  • Maintain equipment maintenance logs and downtime records
  • Document maintenance issues and operational data clearly and accurately
  • Monitor component inventory levels and coordinate with material handlers when supplies are low
  • Monitor in-process quality and perform required quality control checks
  • Address jams or operational issues quickly and restart equipment safely
  • Support upstream and downstream production operations
  • Maintain a clean and organized production environment
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and quality system requirements
  • Ensure all machine guards and safety components are functioning properly
  • Work effectively in a team-oriented, continuous improvement environment

  Equipment Maintenance Technician Requirements

  Top Required Skills

  Candidates must meet these requirements to be considered:

  1. Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience
  2. Experience using feeler gauges and other precision tools to measure tolerances, torque, and clearances
  3. Familiarity with mechanical components including:
  4. • Cams and cam-followers
     • Rod-ends and bushings
     • Chain drives and conveyors
     • Gear boxes
     • Vacuum systems
     • Pneumatic systems
     • Ball valves
  5. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs
  6. Hands-on mechanical experience with machinery or equipment

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  Preferred Background

  • High-speed manufacturing environments
  • Automotive or boat engine repair
  • HVAC systems
  • Machining or mechanical fabrication
  • Experience with low-voltage electronics and sensors

  If you think this Equipment Maintenance Technician position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me—feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!