Operating Mechanic - Darlington SC

Operating Mechanic - Darlington SC

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Our Team As owners of equipment, you will understand the condition of your equipment and clean, inspect, adjust, lubricate, and make simple repairs to maximize uptime and eliminate unplanned events. You will complete basic care routes and tasks to detect failures early. Starting wage is $19/hr. with potential to grow up $20.50+/hr. within the first year based on increasing skills and contributions!

What You Will Do:

• Embrace and manage change to drive innovation and process improvements
• Work within a team environment utilizing a "flow to work" model; proactively build capabilities in self and others
• Monitor and maintain Plate Forming Presses (PFPs) and packaging equipment to meet quality and production standards while minimizing output waste
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical issues on Plate Forming Presses (PFPs), packaging equipment, conveyors, etc.
• Enter work requests to schedule Preventative Maintenance and equipment repair to ensure reliable operation while minimizing downtime and cost
• Work in a noisy and high-volume machine production area
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and SQF rules and regulations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• 3 years or more of experience in a manufacturing, automation technology, or production environment; AND/OR an Industrial Maintenance Technology degree/certification
• Experience with safe operations of hand and power tools
• Experience with basic computer skills

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience working with Computer-based Maintenance Management System(s)
• Experience utilizing PI Process Book to optimize production
• Experience with Precision Maintenance work processes

Hiring Philosophy: All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Location: Darlington, South Carolina

Job Code: Operations Specialist

Company: Koch Industries