Maintenance Technician II & III - 2nd Shift

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Maintenance Grover, North Carolina – Professional Direct Hire – Sep 25, 2026

HTI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician Level II & III (2 nd Shift) for a leading manufacturing operation in Kings Mountain, NC. In this role, you will support safe and continuous production by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, automation systems, tools, and facility infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in reducing downtime, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring production and quality goals are met.

Experience with
PLCs, robotics, industrial automation, and troubleshooting production equipment is highly preferred.

This position is Direct Hire
, M-F 2 nd shift (2:30PM – 10:30PM). The pay range is $30 - $39/hr depending on experience.

• Full benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401k Match
• Professional development opportunities
• Strong safety-focused work environment
• Programs supporting work-life balance

• High school diploma or GED; hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting: bearings, gearboxes, drives, shafts, and alignment.
• Electrical troubleshooting with schematics and a multimeter; experience with motors and VFDs.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, pumps, and controls.
• PLC diagnostics for alarms, I/O, sensors, and interlocks; robot diagnostics or recovery preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, CMMS documentation, and production shift handoffs.
• Level 3: independently resolve complex breakdowns, address recurring failures, and guide other technicians.
• Preferred: robotic tooling, MIG or resistance welding equipment, Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs, ABB robots, or technical training.

The Maintenance Technician Level II & III will be responsible for supporting safe and continuous production through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This individual will help minimize downtime, improve operational efficiency, and ensure equipment reliability while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

• Troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to restore safe operation and reduce downtime.
• Diagnose faults in motors, drives, sensors, interlocks, field wiring, and control circuits using schematics, meters, PLC status, and equipment alarms.
• Support robotic cells and tooling by diagnosing robot and end-of-arm issues, checking I/O and safety interlocks, and assisting with safe recovery after faults.
• Perform mechanical teardowns, component replacement, repairs, and alignment on gearboxes, drives, bearings, fixtures, linear motion components, and related equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cylinders, pumps, valves, actuators, and associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance and use available downtime for inspections, repairs, and follow-up work that improves equipment reliability.
• Work with Production and Quality to resolve equipment and weld-related issues, confirm repairs, and return equipment to service.
• Document work and recurring failures in the CMMS; communicate temporary repairs, outstanding risks, and permanent repair needs during shift handoff.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, and environmental procedures while using appropriate diagnostic and shop tools.
• For Level 3 assignments, take ownership of more complex breakdowns, help determine root cause and lasting corrective action, and share troubleshooting knowledge with the team.

Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has been a trusted partner since 1999, collaborating with leading companies to deliver tailored solutions for workforce management, development, and retention. HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.

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