Equipment Maintenance Technician
gallman consultingColumbia, SC
Equipment Maintenance Technician
gallman consultingColumbia, SCSenior L5
Industrial Machinery MechanicsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherMaintenance and Repair Workers, General
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and MaintenancePerishable Prepared Food ManufacturingFood Product Machinery Manufacturing
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)A growing international food manufacturer is seeking multiple Multicraft Maintenance Technicians to support its highly automated operation in Upstate South Carolina.
The Client supplies premium products to nationally recognized grocery and specialty retailers and has continued to expand since opening its South Carolina facility. An internal promotion into the Maintenance Manager role has created multiple openings on the maintenance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and want to work in a clean, modern food production environment with long-term growth potential.
Scope of Work: Support production equipment from ingredient handling through baking, cooling, slicing, packaging, inspection, and shipping.
Equipment includes
Industrial mixers
Proofers
Cooling towers and carousel systems
Tray transfer and product handling systems
De-panners
Horizontal packaging equipment
Utility systems supporting air, water, and power distribution
Your Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment failures
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
Diagnose sensors, relays, motors, drives, and control circuits
Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Install conduit, pull wire, and assist with equipment upgrades
Support production with breakdown response and root-cause analysis
Work on conveyors, belts, bearings, gearboxes, motors, and pneumatics
Assist with equipment changeovers and continuous improvement projects
Utilize maintenance software to document work orders and PM completion
Technical Requirements and Skills:
Preferred experience with:
110V, 230V, and 480V electrical systems
Motor controls and starters
Sensors and photo-eyes
VFDs and drives
Pneumatic systems
Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens HMIs
Electrical troubleshooting and schematic reading
Mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment
Additional Pluses: Food manufacturing experience
Bakery, packaging, beverage, or consumer products manufacturing
Welding and fabrication
PLC troubleshooting experience
Experience supporting automated production lines
Schedule Primarily Monday-Friday operation
24/5 manufacturing environment
Limited weekend work, typically PMs or sanitation support
Paid breaks and paid lunch periods
Weekly pay
Company-provided Milwaukee tools
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage
401(k) with company match
PTO program with increased accrual based on tenure
Opportunity to grow within a global organization
"The facility is located in the Upstate and is commutable from Greenville, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Mauldin, Greer, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greenwood, and surrounding communities.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Columbia, SC
Occupation
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Posted
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