Maintenance Technician
Arauco · Bennettsville, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
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A technician-level reliability role at Arauco (industrial) in Bennettsville, SC. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 42 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- PLC 33%
- ✓ Welding 28%
- Tooling 23%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from AraucoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role, you would
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment to minimize downtime
- ◆Respond to equipment breakdowns and partner with Operations to resolve issues efficiently
- ◆Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
- ◆Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions
- ◆Support assigned mill areas by addressing safety, quality, reliability, and downtime concerns
- ◆Coordinate daily and planned maintenance activities with Operators, Planners, and other crafts
- ◆Complete work orders, maintenance logs, and follow-up work requests
- ◆Assist with developing and improving preventive maintenance programs
- ◆Support Asset Reliability Process (ARP), planning, scheduling, and Area Management initiatives
- ◆Clearly communicate equipment issues, repairs, and changes with Operations and Maintenance teams
- ◆Participate in crew meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities
- ◆Continue developing technical skills through training and development opportunities
- ◆Provide maintenance team coverage and support as needed
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders and navigating around industrial equipment
- ✓Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, lift, and carry as required to inspect and maintain equipment
- ✓Ability to safely lift and carry up to 70 pounds
- ✓Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- ✓Ability to work in industrial environments that may include dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures
About Us : At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.
Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.
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Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, ple
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Location
Bennettsville, SC, US, 29512
Company
Arauco
Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork ? Join our Bennettsville team as a Maintenance Technician!
This position may work regular business hours, shift schedules, or an on-call rotation to address maintenance emergencies, depending on operational needs.
What we are looking for
- •High School Diploma or equivalent required
- •Two-year degree in Mechanical Studies preferred
- •5 years of industrial mechanical experience, including bearings, hydraulics, pumps, and gearboxes
- •Industrial welding and fabrication experience
- •Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills
- •Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience preferred
- •SAP experience is a plus, but not required
- •Ability to work varying schedules, extended hours, and on-call as operational needs require
- •Ability to work at heights and in hot, noisy, and dusty industrial environments
- •Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
What we offer
- •Competitive pay starting at $29.06–$36.64/hour, based on experience , with additional levels for continued pay growth
- •Profit share/gain share program
- •Multiple health plan options, wellness program, and gym reimbursement
- •Additional benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
- •Paid maternity and paternity leave
- •Competitive vacation package, company holidays, and floating holidays
- •Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
- •Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continued learning and development