Mechanical Technician

3 weeks ago

Blacksburg, South Carolina, United States Milliken Full time
Job Summary

Milliken & Company is a global leader in manufacturing, with a focus on materials science that delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. As a Mechanical Technician at our Allen Plant in Blacksburg, SC, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability of our equipment to meet and exceed facility goals for quality and production. This position involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing mechanical problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures. You will be expected to rotate on a 12-hour shift, first and third shift rotation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings.
  • Analyze and solve mechanical problems and assist manufacturing personnel on process-related problems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and establish new PM activities as needed.
  • Involvement in installation of machinery, machine moves, and plant rearrangements.
  • Continuous process improvement implementation with respect to Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Understand, follow, and implement all safety-related standards and practices.
  • Actively participate in plant safety program.

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One of the following:
    • Associate or Technical degree or higher in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar.
    • A minimum of two (2) years of mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or production environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, creating and editing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays.
  • Experience reading and following control scheme, electrical, and maintenance schematics/blueprints.
  • Willing and able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot or cold weather conditions.
  • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
  • Willing and able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Willing and able to follow facial hair guidelines for respirator usage.
  • Understanding of working knowledge of a wide range of industrial equipment, including pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, steam traps, steam heaters, safety relief devices, agitators, conveyers, air compressors, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and industrial scales.
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding of blueprints, P&ID, and equipment specification documents.
  • Basic proficiency in aerial lifts, rigging, and hoists; to include hoist maintenance and inspection.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • OSHA 10-hour for General Industry.
  • NFPA 70E certified.
  • Proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment.
  • Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Level I) certified.
  • Proficiency with ultrasonic analysis, for use with greasing applications, and leak detection.
  • Proficiency with oil analysis, understanding of machinery lubrication, and lubrication oil handling requirements.
  • Understanding of PSM/IPL Fundamentals.
  • Previous experience in Energy, Chemical, or pharmaceutical production environment.

ADA Physical Requirements

Sitting
Ability to sit down at least 25% of day.

Standing
Ability to stand while working at least 95% of day.

Moving
Ability to move throughout the plant at least 25% of day.

Lifting
Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance 10% of day.

Ascending/Descending
Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency 10% of day.

Bending
Ability to bend or stoop 10% of day.

Visual Acuity
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens as required.

Cognitive
Ability to make decisions, reason, and understand information as required.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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