Magnolia - Technician 3rd Shift

Job Title:  Technician Job Summary: This position is located at the Milliken - Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. The Technician reports to the Engineering Services Engineer.  This position is responsible for providing expedient service to the facility’s equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and quality performance involved with manufacturing and processing our products.    Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required equipment service Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved Assist other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness and fully participate in the Milliken Safety Process The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in the following: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting Able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, etc.) Training in mechanical skills (bearings, pneumatics, chains, hydraulics, etc.) will be provided via hands-on and online study. Completion of the 160 hours of on-line study and mechanical skills development is a requirement to progress to the higher pay grades. Prior mechanical experience on powered industrial equipment is a plus. Pay Rate Range: $22.00 – $24.41 Shift – 3rd