Job Description

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician at our Ridgeway, SC facility.

Schedule: 5:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday (24/7 A/B/C/D Shift Schedule - 3-2-2-3 Day. Overtime, including extended shift and weekend work required)

Compensation:$28 to $35 an hour.

The Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for having the ability to complete complex troubleshooting and repairs of production line manufacturing and facility equipment to minimize downtime and achieve production goals. This includes mechanical and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting. The position also includes preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems. This position requires the completed documentation for all work performed and analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of repairs and upgrades as part of continuous improvement.

Who Will Love This Job

• An achiever, you set clear and ambitious goals and understand how your work impacts the business
• A great teammate, you can contribute and thrive within a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter you are not comfortable at the status quo and are self-motivated to seek continuous improvement

Top Responsibilities:

• Uses 5S methods to maintain the cleanliness of the entire facility as well as their assigned work areas, including equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
• Participating in training and continuous improvement efforts (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Repairs and maintains equipment and systems within the Ridgeway facility, including welding, fabrication, and interpreting blueprints and schematics as required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience required, including repair and troubleshooting of high-volume automated production equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an Electrical Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing environment
• Specialized training or technical education utilizing troubleshooting and programming one or more of the following PLCs: Mitsubishi (preferred) Omron, Direct PLC, Modicon, Allen Bradley SLC5, Control Logix, PICO, and PLC5

Preferred:

• Associate Degree in Industrial Electrical or 2-year Technical School equivalent.
• Troubleshooting experience dealing with photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, optical sensors, limit switches, safety switches, motor soft start and across-the-line starters, temperature controllers, thermocouple, and signal wiring (0-10vDC and 4-20mA), chart recorders, SCR controls, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Reference knowledge of the latest NEC codes relating to the routing, conductor sizing, and fill quantities of various conductor types and sizes.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Pay
• Personal growth and advancement opportunities
• A culture where innovation, enthusiasm, and cooperation are encouraged.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand up to 12 hours per shift with frequent bending, reaching, and grasping
• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds