Engineering Technician 1

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets.

Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company.

A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines.

We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship.

We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Under the direction of engineering staff, supports all phases of the manufacturing process, including the setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of rubber molding equipment, tools, and machinery.

Assists in process development and troubleshooting, participates in engineering trials, and provides operator training to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

• Perform work associated with automation improvements, new plant layouts, installation, calibration and operation of production machines
• Set up, adjust and operate machinery in support of the production process, as needed
• Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation, perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctions
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop order to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation
• Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of rubber injection molding
• Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for communication, documentation, and data analysis.

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Process troubleshooting
• Mechanical aptitude
• Hands-on assembly and repair

Essential Functions - Environment, Competencies, and Equipment Choose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed below

General vision

Works alone

Reading simple

Close vision

Works with others

Reading complex

Verbal face-to-face

Writing simple

Extended days

Writing complex

Copy machine

Hand/ finger dexterity

Weekend work

Mechanical equipment

Math skills simple

Maintenance tools

Electrical equipment

Math skills complex

Process machines

Pressurized equipment

Judgement calls

Packaging machines

Burning materials

Decision making

Lab equipment

Varying temperatures

Good communication written

High places

Good communication verbal

Ability to lead

Powered industrial equipment

Lifting, pulling, pushing

Team work

Problem solving

Key: C – Continuous, F – Frequently, O – Occasionally, R – Rarely

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.