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Compression Technician

Advantage Technical
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
Wabtec is Now Hiring Compression Technician

Location Columbia, SC

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

1st Shift | 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Monday - Thursday


Find more than a Compression Technician job - find a team that values your time, talent, and potential.


Want a Compression Technician job where you're treated like part of the team, not just part of the process? We're hiring motivated individuals who keep things moving - and we don't take that lightly.


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Here's what it takes to make yours count.


  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 3-5 years of related experience (light industrial or mechanical background)

  • Mechanically inclined with experience using basic hand tools

  • Knowledge of machine testing procedures

  • Strong attention to detail and basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks


Responsibilities:


  • Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to ensure quality assembly of components.

  • Assemble parts by examining connections for proper fit, fastening them together, and assembling subassemblies.

  • Disassemble components using hand and power tools.

  • Clean and buff components as needed.

  • Wash components in solvent and run parts through the parts washer.

  • Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following 5S protocol.

  • Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).


More Than Just a Paycheck.

Real support. Real benefits. Real opportunity. Here's the breakdown:




Wabtec offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan with company match, paid time off and paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a uniform allowance, career advancement opportunities, and all necessary tools and supplies provided. These benefits help ensure that you stay healthy, motivated, and invested in your career with us.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.


Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

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