Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician 1 ensures that the machine working components and work areas are in safe condition. They are responsible for preventive maintenance and downtime machine repairs for the production process to be sure that high quality product is being made and proper machine standards are being followed.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment as directed
• Assists in a variety of maintenance activities including but not limited to: machine repair, installation of new equipment, building walkways, cleaning, painting, etc.
• Correctly and promptly completes all maintenance documentation as required.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by safely dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Informs the Maintenance Manager about: equipment problems, safety concerns, procurement of spare parts and tools.
• Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

Responsibilities

· Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment as directed

· Assists in a variety of maintenance activities including but not limited to: machine repair, installation of new equipment, building walkways, cleaning, painting, etc.

Qualifications

· Ability to troubleshoot and multitask

· High attention to detail and is willing to learn

· Team player who is reliable and trustworthy

· Verbal and written communication skills in English.

· High School diploma / GED, required

· 1-2 years of experience in industrial setting performing machine maintenance, required.

· Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

What we offer

· Medical coverage with BCBS.

· Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Mutual of Omaha.

· As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction.

· After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.

· The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.

· Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.