Equipment Services Associate / ESA

CLIENT Manufacturing is proud to be in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family. OR High school diploma/GED and 2 years of technical experience PLUS 2 years of experience in automation/PLC controls, mechanical, and electronic systems (4 years total experience).

Direct Hire: Employment with CLIENT Manufacturing Co., LLC (CLIENT MC)
Pay Rate: $32.80/HR, increment every 6 months
Projected start date is January 2027.
Candidates starting in January 2027 will remain on day shift until the anticipated night shift starts in May 2027.
ESA Job Description & Pay Rates
Oversees equipment modifications for process changes, new models, and expansions. Troubleshot, maintained, repaired, and modified automotive manufacturing and test equipment to improve system uptime and reliability. maintains and updates all process documentation.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to employ safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline and 2 years of experience in automation/PLC controls, mechanical, and electronic systems
• Focus on candidates with 5-7 years’ experience
• Candidates with 3 years of experience typically don’t pass testing
• Experience working at Michelin is a plus
• Practical experience and recognizing the importance of asking the ‘operator’
• A candidate’s commute should not exceed a 1.5-hour drive
• Travel expenses for candidates selected to interview will be limited.
• Consideration may be given to workers that have a very strong background and extensive experience.
• Candidate must have flexibility to work A and B shifts

OR

• High school diploma/GED and 2 years of technical experience PLUS 2 years of experience in automation/PLC controls, mechanical, and electronic systems (4 years total experience)

ALL

• Must be a highly flexible individual who can adjust to changes quickly.
• Must be willing to work overtime and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Successful candidates must pass a hands-on electrical troubleshooting proficiency test working with live current.

Preferred 3+ years of hands-on troubleshooting experience to include:

• Experience interfacing with various PLC programming languages, Siemens highly preferred
• Experience maintaining and modifying electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems, 24v to 480v
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated robotics systems
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and replacing Variable Frequency Drives.
• Experience interpreting technical schematics: ladder logic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, fluid, etc.

Night Shift Position
Relocation Assistance Available

About CLIENT Manufacturing:
CLIENT Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence.
Come be a part of the extraordinary, advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented.
CLIENT Manufacturing is proud to be in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.

In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, CLIENT Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution- Retirement Income Account
- Life insurance
- CLIENT Associates Assistance Program
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company vehicle program

CLIENT Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of CLIENT MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.