2nd Shift Equipment Maintenance Technician

Technician

Contract to Perm
Contract to Perm
Job ID: 56693222

Job Description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Equipment Maintenance Technician 
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Shift: M-F 2p till 10:30p
Pay: $28–$29/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more! 
Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Position Overview:
We are seeking skilled Equipment Maintenance Technicians to join a growing multi-craft maintenance team supporting highly automated manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who enjoy solving complex equipment issues while working in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining automated production equipment, electrical systems, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC-controlled machinery while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Diagnose AC/DC electrical circuits using electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, primarily Allen-Bradley systems; ability to read ladder logic is required. PLC programming experience is a plus.
  • Perform troubleshooting and repairs on pneumatic and hydraulic systems by interpreting system schematics.
  • Support robotic production equipment and automation systems.
  • Assist with equipment installation, startup, calibration, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, work orders, and equipment history.
  • Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
  • Promote a safe work environment by following all company safety procedures and participating in continuous safety improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
  • Experience troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs; ladder logic knowledge required. Programming experience is a plus.
  • Experience working with automated production equipment and industrial robotics.
  • Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair industrial equipment.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Lauren Rexford
Lauren Rexford
Lauren Rexford

Technical Recruiter

I am a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where I support Flex-related positions across a wide range of skill sets, including HR, technicians, engineers, and more. I have been recruiting for nearly three years and joined Sterling in October 2025, and I am loving every minute of it.

I have a passion for recruiting because I love being part of the people industry. I enjoy building relationships, learning about each candidate’s goals, and helping pair the right person with the best opportunity. For me, recruiting is about more than filling a role. It is about creating long-term success for both the client and the candidate.

I am also a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association, which reflects my commitment to staffing best practices, industry knowledge, and delivering a high-quality experience throughout the recruiting process.

About Orangeburg, SC

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