623 Entry Level Technician jobs in Irmo,SC

GED or better
Minimal sitting
Occasional repetitive hand movements.
Frequent bending, walking,
Occasional twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling
Occasional crawling or squatting
Sweeping/shoveling
Bending, pushing, lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Wood dust below the PEL
Occasional skin exposure to oil/grease
Temperature extremes (the work area is typically inside but not centrally heated or cooled. A local heater/ fan is provided)
Noise –hearing protection is required.
>1%: Cramped positions
65 - 85%: Standing
5% Sitting
65 - 80% Walking
5% Climbing (stairs/ladders)
35 - 45% Extended reach forward or overhead, push/pull/twist, grasp/handle, bend/stoop/squat,
5% fine hand dexterity,
5-15% repetitive motion operating a control console
5-15 pounds: Frequent
16-30 lbs: Moderate
31-45 lbs: Occasional
Greater than 46 lbs.: Minimal
There may be some heavy lifting requirements on occasions.
Frequent pushing, pulling,

Wabtec

Columbia, SC 29201

High school degree or equivalent
Knowledge of basic mechanics. Specialized equipment used in this job
Hand tools
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Perform the same task repeatedly
Stand and/or walk for 6 hours at a time, with minimal breaks.
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently or up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Vision abilities include close and distance vision, color distinction, and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
Employee is always required to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses.
Employee is required to wear hearing protection in designated areas.
Requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
Requires daily face-to-face interaction and communication with employees on the production line and management.
Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol.
Make sure that schedules are being ran exactly as they are listed.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Turn off equipment when not in use.
Attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
Follow detailed disassembly instructions, processes and procedures.
Disassembles components by utilizing hand and power tools.
Cleans and buffs components.
Wash components in solvent and run parts through parts washer.
Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.

Spirax Sarco

Blythewood, SC 29016

City Year

Cayce, SC 29033

Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient. Those with DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time)
Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025
Have a GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree
Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program*
Agree to and complete a background check
Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025 (specific start date varies by location)

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Hopkins, SC 29061

Schneider Electric

Columbia, SC 29223

Read and understand moderately complex assembly drawings, schematics, bill of materials.
Ability to work independently.
May be required to have welding certification.
May be required to move material within the group.
Daily 5S is a requirement.
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Performs other duties as required and often in other groups. May be required to work OT.
Good understanding of basic shop math and measuring techniques.
High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency.