Weekend Day Shift Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician

Job Title: Weekend Day Shift Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician

Location: Belton SC

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: Manufacturing Mechanical Power Transmission Components Engineering Services

Job Function: Industrial Maintenance Troubleshooting Preventative Maintenance

Job Summary: The Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and improving the performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role goes beyond reactive repair to focus on preventive predictive and root-cause-based maintenance practices that drive long-term equipment uptime safety and asset life.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical professional who combines strong technical skills with structured problem-solving documentation discipline and a continuous-improvement mindset.

We have a weekend day shift position available 6:00am - 6:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems on conventional and CNC machine tools including hydraulic pneumatic drive and motion components
• Diagnose failures using structured troubleshooting methods not trial-and-error
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring or chronic equipment issues and implement permanent corrective actions
• Validate repairs through proper testing and follow-up to ensure long-term effectiveness

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks per documented procedures and schedules
• Identify gaps inefficiencies or improvement opportunities in PM plans and recommend changes
• Support predictive maintenance activities (vibration temperature lubrication condition visual standards) as applicable
• Ensure equipment is returned to operation in a safe repeatable and maintainable condition

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Accurately document work performed parts used findings and corrective actions in the CMMS
• Provide input on equipment history repeat failures and improvement opportunities
• Support reliability initiatives such as precision maintenance lubrication standards mechanical alignment and error-proofing
• Participate in reliability safety and improvement projects as assigned

Fabrication & Mechanical Work

• Fabricate modify and repair mechanical components and tooling as required
• Perform basic welding cutting and fitting using approved procedures
• Support installation relocation and upgrade of equipment and facility assets

Safety & Standards

• Follow all safety policies LOTO procedures and equipment standards
• Identify and report unsafe conditions equipment risks and improvement opportunities
• Maintain high workmanship standards and leave equipment cleaner and safer than found

Qualifications:

Required

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including:
  o Bearings shafts gearing couplings
  o Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  o Mechanical drives and motion systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting methodologies and failure modes
• Comfortable working in a CMMS-driven maintenance environment
• High school diploma or GED required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred

• Industrial Mechanic Certification Millwright Certification or equivalent technical training
• 35 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Experience with:
  o Root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys Fishbone fault tree etc.)
  o Reliability or continuous improvement programs
  o CNC machine maintenance
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting work
• Technical degree apprenticeship or certification strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Full-time; 40 hours per week with occasional overtime
• Willingness to work varied shifts as business needs dictate
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequent standing walking bending kneeling climbing and reaching
• Must have close vision peripheral vision and depth perception suitable for mechanical work

Why Join Us

• Work for a collaborative experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

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Required Experience:

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