Industrial Machinery Maintenance Technician, Nights

Industrial Machinery Maintenance Technician - NightsLocation: On-site | Spartanburg, SC & Woodruff, SC Schedule: 5:45 PM - 6:15 AM on a 2-2-3 continental pattern (every other weekend off). Compensation: $89k - $107k (including 2nd and 3rd shift differentials) A major manufacturer in Upstate South Carolina is expanding its overnight maintenance team to address surging demand. Join a modern, highly automated operation where your multi-craft skills will directly impact safety, product quality, and line uptime. Why You'll Love It Extra earning power - guaranteed overtime plus a night-shift pay differential. Comprehensive benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and PTO from day one. Cutting-edge facility - advanced bottling, packaging, and utility systems with ongoing capital investment. Career runway - structured paths to lead, supervisor, and reliability roles. People-first culture - safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork are more than buzzwords here. Key Responsibilities Execute proactive and reactive upkeep on high-velocity bottling, filling, palletizing, and utility machinery, guaranteeing adherence to food safety standards and optimizing equipment uptime. Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical faults, using PLC/HMI interfaces to isolate logic issues and restore optimal performance. Lead rapid changeovers, calibrations, and test runs when product SKUs shift. Accurately document work orders, part usage, and root-cause notes in the CMMS to support data-driven reliability projects. Partner with production and quality teams to spot recurring issues and propose design or process improvements. Coach junior mechanics on safety, LOTO, and troubleshooting best practices. What You Bring At least 2 years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance, preferably in food processing or high-speed packaging environments. Proficiency with conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, VFDs, and basic PLC diagnostics. Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics; adept with multimeters and precision tools. Familiarity with CMMS platforms and basic computer skills for reporting. Forklift certification (or ability to become certified) and commitment to upholding GMP and safety protocols. Physical & Work Environment Expect standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs in a fast-moving, temperature-variable, and noise-controlled production setting. All required PPE is provided. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at /46Gs4yS

Created: 2026-03-04