Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Preventive Maintenance Mechanic in the Charleston, SC area. A preventive maintenance mechanic is responsible for performing routine inspections, servicing, and minor repairs on machinery and equipment to proactively prevent breakdowns, ensuring optimal operational efficiency by following a scheduled maintenance plan, which includes tasks like checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, replacing filters, and identifying potential issues before they become major problems; often documenting all maintenance activities and reporting any necessary repairs to the supervisor.

Job Duties

• Maintenance Scheduling:
  
  

Follow a pre-established preventive maintenance schedule to ensure timely servicing of equipment

• Parts Replacement:
  
  

Replace worn or damaged parts as needed, including filters, belts, seals, and other components

• Data Recording:
  
  

Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including dates, performed tasks, parts used, and equipment condition

• Troubleshooting:
  
  

Identify and diagnose minor mechanical issues and perform basic repairs

• Reporting:
  
  

Report any major problems or potential failures to the supervisor immediately

• Safety Compliance:
  
  

Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols while performing maintenance tasks

Required Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical principles and how machinery operates
• Hand and Power Tool Proficiency: Ability to use various hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose mechanical issues and find solutions
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to identify potential problems during inspections
• Documentation Skills: Accurate record-keeping of maintenance activities and findings
  
  

Qualifications:

1-2 years’ experience as preventive maintenance mechanic

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability, accident, critical illness insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)