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)