Maintenance Technician

As the Maintenance Technician, you will regularly inspect industrial machinery and equipment to identify signs of wear, damage, or malfunction.

ICL Specialty Fertilizers has a manufacturing plant in North Charleston, SC. This facility manufactures controlled-release fertilizer brands Osmocote®, Agroblen®, and Agrocote®.  The shift assignment of this position varies and does involve occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday coverage as necessary.   

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

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment issues and perform necessary repairs or replacements of faulty components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergencies promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct and document planned maintenance activities to prevent equipment breakdowns and ensure optimal performance.
• Responsible for keeping equipment in top condition for safe and efficient production results.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and maintenance procedures.
• Operate machines as needed for both troubleshooting and to supplement production requirements during busy periods.
• Safely operate cranes, power tools, hoists, and hand tools.
• Assess the condition of used parts using micrometers, calipers, and specifications.
• Maintain parts and tools inventory by checking parts out and keeping inventory organized.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are performed safely, and that the equipment complies with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintaining detailed logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Working with other departments to identify and address equipment issues.
• Any other duties as required.

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

• At least 5 years of experience in either industrial maintenance or a combination of related technical education and work experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent technical school degree preferred.
• Ability to use technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches as required.
• Aptitude to analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
• Understanding of electric motors and motor systems with essential electrical knowledge and troubleshooting ability – 480 volt and lower.
• Basic familiarity with instrumentation such as level, flow, temperature, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Robust mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability of conveying systems, rotating equipment, fans, pneumatics, packaging equipment (50lb bagger, palletizer and stretch wrapper) and more preferred.
• Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs., frequently walking up/down stairs and comfortable entering confined spaces.
• Able to arc (stick) and MIG weld (Stainless welding a plus) preferred.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); specific experience with QAD EAM considered a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

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 - $32.00 per hour

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

We've Got You Covered

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
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Employee Student Loan Assistance Program
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit:  https://icl-growingsolutions.com/en-us/

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com. 
 

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