Maintenance Technician

Full Time Industrial Maintenance Technician (Direct Hire)
Pay Rate: $30/hr

Shift: Monday–Thursday 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Overtime as needed, Friday 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM)

Location:

160 Steele Point Drive Fort Mill South Carolina 29708

Interview:
Onsite Interview

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve industrial manufacturing equipment. This role requires strong expertise in electrical systems, controls, and PLC troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will focus on maximizing machine uptime through proactive maintenance programs while ensuring safe and efficient operations.

This position also involves mentoring junior technicians and collaborating across production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance in a safe and timely manner
• Develop and support proactive maintenance strategies to improve equipment uptime
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical power distribution systems, wiring, transformers, and lighting systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain control systems including relays, sensors, motors, and automation components (photo eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, servo drives, VFDs, encoders, etc.)
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC systems including ladder logic, I/O modules, CPU systems, and communication networks (Ethernet)
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams
• Use testing tools such as voltmeters and ohmmeters for diagnostics
• Mentor junior maintenance technicians and provide technical guidance
• Maintain compliance with all safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Work overtime, holidays, and rotating shifts as required

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year Technical Mechatronics degree preferred
• Minimum 6 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Ability to diagnose complex control systems using logical root-cause analysis
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control logic
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with 5S and safety-focused work environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work night shift schedule and overtime as needed
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting production demands