JW Aluminum is a leading producer of specialty, flat rolled aluminum products used in a wide variety of consumer and commercial applications. Currently, we have an immediate and exciting need for a Shift Mechanic for the Mechanical Value Stream at our facility located in Goose Creek. We are looking for a team-oriented professional with an exemplary track record of success in order for us to lead safety, the market, quality, and service through developing our people, improving our processes, and delivering value to the marketplace.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform routine maintenance of production equipment including troubleshooting, replacement, and repair.
· Responsible for executing daily Preventive Maintenance and Inspection tasks. Responsible for executing assigned mechanical corrective work orders related to the priority of the business.
· Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment in compliance with standard work, mechanical codes and adherence to safety regulations.
· Proficient with hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical systems and circuits, as well as contributing to improved designs and manufacturing processes.
· Maintain records of mechanical PM’s as well as work order completion including labor and parts charges in CMMS.
· Coordinate maintenance work and partner with the Production Team during planned outages.
· Operate machine tools such as lathes, grinders, power tools, and welding equipment.
· Able to read simple schematics and prints.
Requirements
· Exhibit the target behaviors to support NGWT cells.
· High School diploma or GED equivalent with 1-3 years of mechanically based technical experience in Industrial Manufacturing.
· Hands-on experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician or equivalent.
· Demonstrated application of precision installation and repair (e.g., dynamic balancing, equipment alignment and leveling, setting bearings).
· Familiar with the applications of Predictive Maintenance or Condition-Based Monitoring (Vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic emissions).
· Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Oracle).
· Demonstrated commitment to zero incident safety culture, teammate involvement, active teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.89 - $37.78 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Goose Creek, SC 29445 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Goose Creek, SC 29445: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person