Industrial Maintenance Technician

As the Maintenance Technician at ICL Specialty Fertilizers, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing plant in North Charleston, SC. Your expertise will help maintain our high standards of production and safety.

ICL Specialty Fertilizers has a manufacturing plant in North Charleston, SC. This facility manufactures controlled-release fertilizer brands Osmocote®, Agroblen®, and Agrocote®. The position is assigned to the night shift, working from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and includes occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Diagnose and Repair: Identify and fix mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment issues, replacing faulty components as needed.
• Emergency Response: Quickly address equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct and document planned maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Equipment Reliability: Responsible for keeping equipment in top condition for safe and efficient production results as well as identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and maintenance procedures.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Utilize Tools and Equipment: Safely operate cranes, hoists, hand/power tools, precision measurement tools, and electronic testing devices.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Inventory Management: Maintain parts and tools inventory, ensuring organization and availability.
• Documentation: Keep detailed logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Additional Duties: Operate machines as needed for both troubleshooting and to supplement production requirements during busy periods and perform any other duties as required.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

Education:

• HS diploma or GED required.

Technical

Skills:

• At least 3 years of total experience in industrial maintenance, or a technical degree (Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing and Maintenance, and Electronics Engineering Technology or similar) with 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to use technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of electric motors and motor systems, with essential electrical knowledge and troubleshooting ability (480 volts and lower).
• Basic familiarity with instrumentation such as level, flow, temperature, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Robust mechanical knowledge of conveying systems, rotating equipment, fans, pneumatics, and packaging equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs., frequently walking up/down stairs, and comfortable entering confined spaces.
• Ability to arc (stick) and MIG weld are preferred (Stainless welding a plus).

Software

Skills:

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); specific experience with QAD EAM considered a plus.

Communication

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing and Maintenance, and Electronics Engineering Technology or similar

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $26.92 – $33.65 per hour

Annual Bonus Target: 5%, subject to plan provisions.

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing…