Keep a high-volume plant running at full strength
HTI is hiring an experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support a leading automotive manufacturer in Piedmont, SC. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert who keeps production assets, building systems, and utilities operating safely and reliably.
Pay & schedule
- Compensation: up to $32.38/hour (DOE)
- Shift options: 2nd or 3rd shift
- Shift differential: +$2.00/hour for off shifts
A day in the life
You arrive, review overnight work orders, and prioritize critical assets. From reading electrical/mechanical prints to diagnosing a noisy spindle, you’ll move between CNC cells, compressors, and facility systems—solving problems fast and documenting fixes. You’ll coordinate parts and scheduling with minimal oversight, coach teammates, and close the shift with solid 5S and a clear plan for what’s next.
What you’ll work on
- Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to pinpoint faults
- Diagnose/repair hydraulics and pneumatics; replace, modify, or upgrade components
- Replace bearings, bushings, slides; troubleshoot and swap pumps and motors
- Maintain air compressors, chillers, evaporators, and coolant systems
- Service and repair servo amplifiers and servo motors with minimal assistance
- Weld (MIG/TIG/stick) for equipment repairs or improvements (plus)
- Fabricate with shear, brake, saws, drills, and other shop tools
- Use PLC ladder logic to track faults and restore production
- Support CNC turning centers and grinders, including creating/restoring machine backups
- Troubleshoot VFDs and associated motors
- Analyze performance after rebuilds/refurbs and dial in final adjustments
- Independently order parts and coordinate schedules
- Maintain 5S across maintenance/facility areas; organize spares with rebuild shops
- Train and assist others; support project crews and facilities as needed
What you bring
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college/technical school preferred; or 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in lieu of degree
- Advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication disciplines
- Ability to mentor peers and share best practices
Core skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting and mechanical systems/component repair
- Industrial electrical systems and experience, including installation, repair, and troubleshooting
- Work with 120/208/240/480V systems
- Pneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulic systems and components
- Electrical schematics reading; electrical panel installation
- Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting; equipment repair and maintenance
- Electrical systems and diagnostics for heavy equipment
- Automotive manufacturing systems exposure
Tools & technology you’ll touch
- CNC automation (Fanuc)
- Multimeters
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- PLCs: Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens
- HMIs and conveyor systems
- Servo motors
Why you’ll love it here
- Medical, Dental, Vision starting after 30 days
- 401(k) with company match
- EAP, LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
- Competitive vacation package
Join HTI and play a pivotal role in the reliability of a premier automotive manufacturing operation in Piedmont, SC.