Plant Reliability Technician — Hydraulics, Pneumatics & VFDs

What if your next move put you at the heart of a world-class automotive operation?

HTI is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer in Piedmont, SC to hire a Plant Reliability Technician. You’ll be trusted to keep production machinery, facility infrastructure, and utilities in top condition—on the shifts where reliability matters most.

Where and when

Location:

Piedmont, SC

Shifts:

2nd or 3rdPay: up to $32.38/hour (DOE) + $2.00/hour off-shift differential

Could this be you?

Do you read mechanical and electrical drawings and instantly see the fix?

Can you overhaul a hydraulic circuit, chase down a pneumatic leak, and get the line back up?

Are you comfortable jumping from VFD diagnostics to servo motor repairs?

Will you mentor others while keeping 5S standards rock solid?

Your impact

Interpret prints to isolate faults and restore equipment quickly

Repair/modify hydraulic and pneumatic systems; replace bearings, bushings, and slides

Troubleshoot pumps and motors; service air compressors, chillers, evaporators, and coolant systems

Repair servo amplifiers and motors with minimal assistance

Weld (MIG/TIG/stick) for repairs/improvements; fabricate with shear, brake, saws, drills

Use PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement corrective actions

Maintain CNC turning centers and grinders, including performing machine backups

Diagnose and service VFDs and motors

Analyze machine performance after rebuilds/refurbs; fine-tune as needed

Order parts and manage schedules with little supervision

Apply 5S across maintenance and facility areas; coordinate spare parts with rebuild shops

Train teammates; support project crews and facilities

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (two-year college/technical school) preferred; OR 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience without a degree

Advanced mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and strong fabrication abilities

Demonstrated ability to train and assist others

Technical toolkit

Mechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems & component repair

Industrial electrical experience: installation, troubleshooting, and repair

Comfort with 120/208/240/480V power

Pneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulic systems & components

Electrical schematics reading; electrical panel installation

Equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting; equipment repair & maintenance

Electrical systems & diagnostics for heavy equipment

Automotive manufacturing systems familiarity

Tech you’ll handleCNC automation solutions (Fanuc)
Multimeters Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
PLCs:
Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, SiemensHMIs and conveyor systems

Servo motors

Benefits that begin early

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
401(k) with matchEAP, LTD, STD, and Life Insurance Competitive vacation package

If you thrive under pressure and take pride in getting complex equipment back online, this is your next step with HTI in Piedmont, SC.