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Maintenance Tech 2nd Shift

Location:

Sumter  

Work Type:

Permanent  

About SKF:

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.


As an SKF team member, you’ll join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

 

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician  2nd Shift

 

In order to be considered for this position you will be required to apply, using your SKF email, via the following link:

 

In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must:

  • Be in your current position for at least one year.
  • Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.
  • Notify your current Manager of your application for this position.

 

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Sumter, SC

Job ID: 22783

Recruiter: Kayla Yates

 

Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for the lubrication, preventative maintenance, and repair of production machinery. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):
  • Performs preventative maintenance assignments and duties as scheduled and/or required, reports findings to supervisor, and takes appropriate actions.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and mechanical malfunctions of machines and equipment.
  • Performs diagnosis and repair of electric motor and control circuits.
  • Performs disassemble and assemble electrical wires, connections, conduit, motors, controls, etc. on de-energized machinery/equipment and facility.
  • Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.
  • Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.  May operate welding, fabricating, or machining equipment to repair or make replacement parts.
  • Performs lubrication and oiling on machines including the change of hydraulic fluids and filters.
  • Ensures that oil, water, and coolant spills are cleaned up, and waste materials are disposed of within Company and regulatory guidelines.
  • Handles and disposes of coolants and oils within Company and regulatory guidelines.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions.
  • May assist supervisor or engineering department to modify designs of machine components such as guarding, hydraulic, or mechanical drive systems. 
  • Performs continuous improvement (lean) activities as may be assigned or required.
  • Performs other duties and assignments as scheduled and/or required.

 

Requirements/Qualifications:
  • A high school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of manufacturing experience.
  • Basic understanding of CNC machine functions.
  • Must be in good physical condition with an ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.  Must be qualified in forklift operation. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

 

Additional Skills Desired:
  • Basic understanding and ability to use MS Excel.
  • Specialized training in mechanical or electrical repairs.

 

Please note internal candidates will receive a confirmation that they have successfully applied for position.

If you do not receive this confirmation, please verify with the recruiter, (indicated at the top), that your application was indeed received.

This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment and only open to permanent U.S. residents.

 

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Date posted: 30-Jul-2025

Maintenance Tech 2nd Shift

Manufacturing

| Permanent

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