Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.