Maintenance Mechanic

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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                    

Location: Columbia, SC                                                                                             

Job Type: Full-time                           

Job Classification: Hourly

Pay: Hourly & Negotiable -- Experience Based--                                                              

Department: Maintenance

Schedule | Day Shift: Mon-Fri; schedule is 7AM to 3:30PM with call back & weekend work as needed.

Experience:  3-5 years of maintenance work in heavy industrial manufacturing setting

Our Expectations:

At US Brick, we are looking for team member who has a roll up the sleeves and get it done in a safe, efficient, and thoughtful manner work ethic.

US Brick has a current vacancy to join our diverse and dynamic company as a Maintenance Mechanic. This role will report directly to the Director of Maintenance.

The Maintenance Mechanic must possess 3-5 years of experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting.  Will be responsible for supporting the daily production activities by installing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment. Conducts periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identify wear and damage. Uses technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors.

Will possess an exceptional knowledge of tools and equipment repair.  Should know and understand the flow of the plant and identify priorities accordingly.  Troubleshooting breakdowns, as well as performing tasks through our work order system.  Must be able to communicate with supervisors regarding repair times and arranging scheduled repairs in that department. Must have the ability to communicate with all department supervisors and personnel to find, diagnose and repair problems timely and efficiently.  Required to perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Required experience must include:

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and PLC controlled equipment.
• Ability to use a multi-meter to test and troubleshoot 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 480VAC 3 phase power circuits.
• Experience in multi-craft mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of automated manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and parts specifications.
• Experience and/or training in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Understand and troubleshoot 3 phase motor controls.
• Ability to cut and weld steel is preferred.

• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Changing bearings, sheaves, sprockets, belts.
• Cutting and welding
• Roller chain repair
• Changing cam followers
• Drilling out of bolts
• Chasing and or tapping holes
• Changing hardware
• Basic Hydraulic knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Pneumatic cylinders and control
• Work at heights safely

The required skills and education to be successful:

• High school or equivalent required
• Able to perform various forms of physical labor (i.e lifting 70 lbs/standing)
• Read calibrator, write, speak English and basic math to record data correctly.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Committed to working in a zero-harm workplace.
• Able to work flexible hours when needed.

• Follow all safety, quality, production, environmental policies, and procedures.
• Be a good team member, assisting others as needed in a helpful way.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed.

We offer a total compensation package to include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid Basic Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

 Work is performed primarily in a standard manufacturing setting.

Production facilities are not climate controlled, and work is outdoors and indoors in all types of weather conditions and work environments.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for extended lengths of time (i.e. flagging operations), walk, sit for extended lengths of time (i.e. operating equipment), drive, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold, and manipulate tools; talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to climb (i.e. ladders and stairs) and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or stand on tip toes for extended lengths of time, and must routinely lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without ocular aids. The employee must be able to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions and near traffic with varying noise levels and with varying types of equipment and vehicles. The employee must have the ability to work around and tolerate heat and dust.

While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly exposed to outside elements of wet and/or humid conditions, rain, and heat; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather. The incumbent may occasionally work with electrical devices and be exposed to vibrations and steady level of loud noises.

US Brick recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

 
Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. US Brick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, an E-Verify Employer and committed to Affirmative Action.  

US Brick encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to apply.