We are seeking an experienced and dependable Industrial Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing team in Georgetown, SC. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and electrical/electronic systems to help keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have strong industrial maintenance experience with a combination of electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting skills. Experience working with PLCs, motors, sensors, control systems, and production machinery is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial production equipment and machinery.
- Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting on equipment, control systems, motors, sensors, switches, and related components.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify electrical or control-related failures.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
- Inspect machinery regularly and identify potential problems before equipment failure occurs.
- Repair or replace motors, bearings, sensors, switches, electrical components, and other machine components as needed.
- Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial equipment.
- Assist with troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems when necessary.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Use diagnostic equipment and tools to identify electrical and mechanical problems.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance calls.
- Work closely with production personnel and other maintenance technicians to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and all company safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.
- Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, motors, sensors, electrical controls, and industrial machinery strongly preferred.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance practices.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical manuals.
- Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
- Must be safety-conscious and able to follow established procedures.
- Must be dependable and able to respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when required.
Ideal Candidate
We are especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience in industrial electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, manufacturing equipment repair, motors, sensors, control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance.
Candidates with backgrounds as Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, Electromechanical Technicians, Industrial Electricians, or Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians are encouraged to apply.