Maintenance Technician (Blythewood)

Where you will work

We are excited to announce the opening of a new production facility in Columbia, South Carolina, with operations expected to begin by the end of October. This is a unique opportunity to join our team during an exciting phase of growth and help shape the success of a brand-new site from the ground up.

At Manchester Industries, a Clearwater Paper Company, we provide unparalleled service and the best solutions in Paperboard Sales, Sheeting, and Distribution. Since 1978, we have helped our customers meet the daily demands of the commercial printing, publishing, point of purchase display, specialty packaging, and folding carton industries.

Through innovation and continual improvement in precision converting technology, we provide prime paperboard grades from leading mills to paper merchants and packaging companies. With vast inventories at Manchester’s 5 strategic locations: Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and Texas, we maintain 14 precision sheeters, 9 guillotine trimmers, 4 carton packing lines, and 2 slitter rewinders within 450,000 combined square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space.

The goal of Manchester Industries is to provide an exceptional service platform with our staff of committed employees. Through working with customers and suppliers together, we can find profitable and proficient solutions in this ever-changing marketplace.

We offer competitive starting pay with increases after 6 months and 12 months of employment, with good performance. Shift differential for working 2nd and 3rd shifts. Benefits eligibility as of the 31st day of employment.

What you will do
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of all company machinery, utilities, and facilities.  Maintenance and upkeep of a variety of equipment including sheeter equipment, rewinders, guillotine, forklifts, clamp trucks, etc.  The employee in this position must be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with both production and office personnel.

• Ensure equipment is operating properly and safely.
• Ensure maintenance issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Assist in the day-to-day safety of all employees and safety controls.
• Maintain and update CMMS software.
• Provide technical support for all phases of equipment and system validation.
• Reviews electrical drawings associated with new equipment procurement.
• Assist Engineering with the development of project specifications for new equipment.
• Act as a technical liaison to contractor personnel who are performing activities onsite.
• Assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts by operating mechanical equipment.
• Use blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies.
• Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department-specific.
• Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, safe driving practices, appropriate PPE, etc.)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate the root cause
• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities and properly disposing of waste.
• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and safety requirements
• Act in a manner consistent with company values and attitudes
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

What you will need
To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• completion of a pre-employment assessment immediately upon application
• Minimum 2 years continuous full-time work experience (required)
• 2-year degree, Journeyman status, or 5 years of experience in a maintenance capacity.
• Able to speak and understand English required.
• Industrial electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability required.
• Able to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations and use a micrometer. 
•  Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills required.
•  Understanding of general operating flow and basic material handling concepts preferred.
•  Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills required.
• Able to interpret machining programs, tool layouts, encoded instructions, and blueprints as necessary to operate machines.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, and avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for an entire 8-hour shift
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, and over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
•  Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel-toed shoes, etc.) 
• Able to work an 8-hour shift. Able to work overtime as needed, including weekends and Holidays. 

Applying to this position requires completion of a pre-employment assessment that can be taken online. Please ensure you have completed this assessment in order to be considered for this opportunity.