Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Are you seeking a challenging, rewarding, and well-compensated position at a leading international company? Diatom is a reference in Latin America for the production of silicates, synthetic silicas, and zeolites. Founded in 1956 in Argentina and Uruguay, it expanded to Brazil in 1985 and is now building a new manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC.

We want to hear from you if you have a strong growth aptitude and enjoy a diverse and innovative environment, problem-solving, and working in a supportive team!

We seek professionals with expertise in production, maintenance, furnace, administrative, and chemical laboratories.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance ( Health, Dental & Vision)

PTO and Holidays

What you’ll do

Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.

Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.

Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.

Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.

Align and balance new equipment after installation.

Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.

Any other activities as assigned by the manager

What you bring

Over 3 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance

High school diploma or GED

Proficient in English; speaking in Spanish is a plus

Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently

Team player with the ability to interact effectively with all parts of the organization

Ability to follow directions and adhere to company procedures and standards

Dependability and accountability

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