Technical Associate

Title - TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE Duration - Full-Time/Permanent Shift - 12 hours/Onsite role Location - Sumter, SC Job Description: Are you a skilled technician with experience in maintaining high-quality production standards? We're looking for a Technical Associate to join our team and operate state-of-the-art equipment. As a Technical Associate, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment, minimizing equipment downtime and waste levels, and ensuring accurate functioning of equipment. Sign- On Bonus $1,500! *for qualified applicants RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate, optimize, and maintain assigned production equipment Meet and exceed production standards while maintaining product quality Minimize and prevent equipment downtime and sustain budgeted waste levels Maintain accurate equipment logs and record downtime and maintenance problems Perform preventative maintenance on equipment Start up equipment and ensure accurate functioning Monitor component inventories and safety guards Maintain a neat and orderly production environment Monitor in-process quality and address issues as needed Perform required Q.C. checks and process challenges Follow safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements Support upstream and downstream operations Perform rework as required Work optimally in a team environment Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. Diploma/G.E.D preferred Minimum of 2 years experience working in an automated environment with demonstrated mechanical skills/maintenance repair is strongly preferred Proficient with basic hand tools Knowledge of automated process Proficient with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves Proficient with electrical components such as photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, VFD’s Working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Hydraulics, and Pneumatics desired Able to work autonomously and be self-motivated Able to work any shift, including 12-hour night or 8-hour night shifts Must have clear and legible handwriting If you're ready to work with pioneering equipment and maintain high-quality production standards, apply for the Technical Associate position today! For certain roles at client, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with client’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. Work Environment: Client is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on client property, grounds or in the parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals. Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor. Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38,257.14 - $42,073.12 per year Schedule: 12 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: VFD's: 2 years (Preferred) Mechanical/Mainteanace Repair: 2 years (Preferred) Mecanial Components: 2 years (Required) Automated Prrocess: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Sumter, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person