Job Information
Aerotek Lead Maintenance Mechanic in Sumter, South Carolina
Job Title: LEAD Maintenance Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role involves troubleshooting, fixing mechanical issues, and maintaining various components within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, a desire to learn, and experience in either manufacturing or automotive maintenance. You will also lead a team of 3-6 people, ensuring safety and efficiency on the production line.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and fix mechanical issues.
Change out components as part of preventive maintenance.
Work with cam drive systems, gearboxes, conveyors, and various sensors.
Reset encoders and servos/drives.
Operate and maintain vacuum pumps.
Identify and resolve issues when machines run slowly.
Perform daily safety briefings.
Manage work roles and maintain production timelines.
Lead a team of 3-6 people, ensuring work flow and safety.
Essential Skills
Mechanical technical aptitude.
Experience with gears, cam, and crank shafts.
Leadership qualities and ability to lead through influence.
Troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Experience in preventive maintenance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in automotive mechanics is a plus.
Ability to explain the workings of a cam or crank shaft.
Experience in a maintenance role in manufacturing or automotive industries.
Low voltage electrical experience (24V or below) is beneficial.
Why Work Here?
Join a well-established company known for its stability and positive work environment. Enjoy full benefits and a supportive team. Our company has been in operation for over 50 years and has a strong track record of employee retention without layoffs.
Work Environment
This role involves working night shifts on a 3-2-2-3 schedule from 8pm to 8am. Training will be provided, initially during day or night shifts as required. The plant operates 24/7 and houses about 900 employees, offering a large and dynamic work environment. Flexibility in training schedules and onboarding on Mondays is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Sumter, South Carolina.
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Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $60320.00/yr.
Benefits that are provided immediately to employees:
401K
Sign on bonus
OT
Medical and Dental provided
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sumter,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.