Industrial Equipment Technician

Industrial Equipment Technician - Night Shift

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Equipment Technician for a direct hire opportunity in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment in Greer, SC. This night shift role is ideal for a hands-on industrial maintenance professional with strong electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC controls experience, and the ability to keep automated production equipment operating safely and reliably.

This opportunity offers stability, competitive hourly pay, benefits, pay growth potential, and the chance to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, robotics, pneumatic systems, and industrial controls. The work environment is collaborative and team-oriented, with supportive leadership, cross-functional problem solving, and a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.

The Industrial Equipment Technician will play a key role in maximizing uptime, supporting production goals, and helping maintain modern automated systems used in high-volume manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, rebuild, and modify automated manufacturing and test equipment to improve uptime and reliability.
- Diagnose electrical and controls issues involving Siemens PLC systems, robotic equipment, pneumatic systems, VFDs, motors, gearboxes, and 480V industrial electrical components.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, PLC diagrams, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic schematics to identify and correct equipment faults.
- Support equipment modifications related to process changes, new product models, manufacturing expansions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform mechanical repairs and rebuilds involving components such as bearings, seals, motors, and gearboxes.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, operators, and production teams to resolve equipment issues while following established safety procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $32.00 to $40.00 per hour.
- Employment type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Night shift.
- Location: Greer, SC.
- Competitive pay scale and shift premiums.
- Pay increases may be available.
- Overtime and holiday work may be required as needed.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, PTO, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), company matching contribution, retirement income account, life insurance, employee wellbeing programs, and employee discount programs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment, test equipment, and industrial control systems.
- Support PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, pneumatic systems, VFDs, and electrical systems from 24V to 480V.
- Interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation to resolve equipment faults.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and production performance.

- Associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 2 years of experience with industrial automation or PLC controls, mechanical systems, and electronic systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years of technical experience, and an additional 2 years of experience with industrial automation or PLC controls, mechanical systems, and electronic systems may be considered in place of an associate degree.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial automation and PLC-controlled equipment, including Siemens systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V.
- Ability to troubleshoot automated robotic systems, pneumatic systems, and variable frequency drives.
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics.
- Must successfully pass a hands-on electrical troubleshooting proficiency test.
- Must be willing to work overtime and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing production needs.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and established maintenance procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Siemens S7 PLC systems.
- Experience with servo systems, sequential processes, and industrial control devices.
- Familiarity with human-machine interface devices and related software.
- Experience with three-phase power systems, feedback devices, and industrial automation controls.
- Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining AC variable frequency drives.

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