Maintenance Technician - Night Shift in Simpsonville, South Carolina at Fitesa Simpsonville Inc

Maintenance Technician – Night Shift ($2 shift differential)
12-Hour Rotating Schedule (2/2/3) | Full-Time | Straight Nights
Manufacturing Environment (Non-Climate Controlled)

Why Join Fitesa:

• $2/hour night shift differential
• Work only ~15 days per month (2/2/3 schedule)
• Built-in overtime opportunities
• Benefits start on Day 1
• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 401(k): 4% company match + additional 3% discretionary contribution (7% total)
• On-site health clinic

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and repair production and facility equipment
• Perform reactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Respond to breakdowns and complete scheduled maintenance
• Diagnose issues, replace parts, and test equipment
• Read and follow manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Use tools, meters, and maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Perform basic machinist, plumbing, and carpentry work
• Support root cause analysis and reduce downtime
• Follow all safety procedures and keep work areas clean

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Associate's Degree in Mechatronics - Preferred

Work Experience and Technical Competencies:

• 1 year as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing plant - required
• 3-5 years as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing plant - Preferred
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with motors, bearings, and equipment repair
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals
• CMMS or work order system experience
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand and interpret process settings and center lines
• Ability to read and interpret Fitesa product codes, production schedules, and operations documents
• Ability to use a calculator and apply basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read and interpret measurement from a ruler, tape measure, or other measuring device in standard and metric systems
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals

Preferred Certifications:

• CMRT (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician)
• OSHA 10
• First Responder Training

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Decision making
• Initiative
• Works standards
• Ownership
• Organizing

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team
• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment preferably of a large size, high speed nature
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Possesses a quality and customer-focused mindset
• Able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including rotating shifts as needed

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The position walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures in a non-climate-controlled environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, delivering innovative materials to the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We are seeking talented individuals to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking for team-oriented, motivated professionals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Fitesa offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees.

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.