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Now Hiring 1st Shift Maintenance Technician III - HVAC

PDS Tech is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III, to support one of our client’s advanced manufacturing operations. The perfect candidate for this position is results oriented, team player, self-starting, dynamic, flexible, and strongly motivated to succeed and deliver.

**Location:** Anderson, SC

**Employment Type:** Contract to Hire

**Pay:** $34-$40/Hourly DOE (weekly pay)

**Shift:** 7AM to 3PM Monday - Friday / Rotating Saturdays (Occasional OT depending on workload)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician III safely performs tasks of the highest complexity within the maintenance, service and repair of cooling systems and their associated components. The technician performs diagnostics, maintenance and service repairs on air- and water-cooled chillers, centrifugal chillers, rotary screw chillers and scroll chillers as well as complex modifications of associated systems and components.

This role supports the production line and will follow production needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Diagnoses, repairs, replaces, adjusts, and monitors controls on chillers, air conditioning, temperature control units and associated components for various manufacturers.

+ Troubleshoots and repairs chillers of all types.

+ Repairs components and performs complex modifications of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components, including compressors, motors, pumps, fans, piping, transducers, flow switches, low pressure chillers, economizers, variable speed drivers, etc.

+ Repair leaks, leak test & add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure on all systems.

+ Uses various fault detection and diagnostic measurement tools to test and inspect equipment including, but not limited to, air flow, static pressure, fluid flow, refrigerant diagnostics and wet/dry bulb temperature.

+ Repair and service other types of air-conditioners, ranging from split/package units, water source units, etc.

+ Regularly monitors for proper operation of pressures and temperatures. Records observations and acts to correct deficiencies.

+ Repair and service temperature control units of different manufacturers.

+ Ensures mechanical systems are operating at peak efficiency by inspection equipment for operating efficiency and safety standards.

+ Installs replacement parts according to OEM specifications and safety guidelines. Maintain logs and records to document maintenance and repair activities.

+ Reports any unsafe condition or act immediately to supervision or EHS team member.

+ Responsible for housekeeping and 5S in his or her respective area of work or areas as directed by the departmental supervisor.

+ Completes preventative maintenance sheets issued by scheduler/planner, maintenance lead mechanic, supervisor or maintenance manager.

+ Uses CMMS Maintenance System to document work order.

+ Create, revise, and improve parts kits working with salary planner/scheduler to build part kits into CMMS.

+ Records all parts needed for repairs to be performed and all parts used for repairs.

+ Reduce unplanned stoppages through effective Root Cause Analysis.

+ Keeps accurate record of downtime of plant equipment. Issues work requests for issues needing attention when equipment is down.

+ Cultivate (through active participation in the team) an environment that helps to build and strengthen the team concept and sets the culture of that Zero Safety Incidents, Zero Quality Defects, and Zero Preventable Stoppages is achievable.

+ Must be able to read blueprints and use measuring instruments. Must possess an understanding of electronic and mechanical components to troubleshoot and repair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with Managers, supervisors, and peers.

+ Ability to support after hour emergencies and planned activities as need.

+ EPA section 608 certification (Universal) is required.

+ May be required to work weekends/shutdowns based on set up needs

+ Must be able to operate a computer and a tablet (iOS and android).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience in Microsoft Office is a plus.

+ 5 plus years’ experience of actual commercial/industrial HVAC experience as it relates to chiller systems as described in job overview

+ Ability to read and interpret documents & drawings and write detailed repair reports.

+ Excellent verbal communication and written skills. Ability to lead others and experience in training others in predictive maintenance equipment.

+ Certification from an HVAC Excellence accredited program or institute

+ Associate’s degree in industrial electronics technology and/ or technical trade certificate a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

+ This position is very active and requires frequent (4 to 12 hours) standing, walking (on concrete surfaces), bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, climbing, perform repetitive movements, and perform work from ground level to overhead, (Or otherwise awkward positions necessary to fix equipment).

+ The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds for extended periods of time. Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. repetitively.

+ Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly.

+ Ability to work in unusual or extreme elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

+ Ability to work safely from a ladder. Ability to operate a scissor lift, boom, and bucket lift and work at heights of up to 30 feet.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

+ Work will require very fine dexterity, tactile sensitivity and extreme muscular control of the hands.

Take the First Step Toward growing in Maintenance!

If you are ready to make a difference in your career - this role is for you!

With growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package, the next step in your career is just a click away.

Apply today!

**Pay Details:** $34.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.