Pneumatic Tool Repair Technician
Job Description
Title: Pneumatic Tool Repair Technician
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st Shift | Mon-Thur 6a till 4p | Friday as needed for OT
Compensation: $32/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Overview:
The primary focus of this position is to provide support to the Manufacturing Engineering department. The position is responsible for trouble shooting and repairing all fastening tools and performing preventative maintenance on them.
Job Duties:
Diagnose and fix Pneumatic Tools and Electric DC Tools using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that Pneumatic Tools and Electric DC Tools continue to run smoothly.
Maintain inventory of all pneumatic tools used in production, on repair stations, back-up tools, and keeping tools organized during changeovers.
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Change out and adjust torque on pneumatic tools and DC drivers during changeovers from one model/product to another.
Work with Engineering to determine what types of tools are needed for new products or processes.
Adjust tool balancers and air hoses for each assembly operation requiring torque tools.
Perform torque studies to provide data for problem solving.
Perform engineering tests as required.
Participate in root cause analysis discussions.
Qualifications:
High School degree or GED with a minimum with 1-3 years related experience is required.
Demonstrated professional demeanor along with a passionate, proactive approach to servicing the customer is required.
Proven ability to pay attention to detail and the self-initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule to support Manufacturing operations is required, including off shifts and weekends as needed.
Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day in a production environment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptive to internal processes and change, delays, or unexpected events.
Required personal computer skills to include, MS Office software applications
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills are required.
Good organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced work environment is required.
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
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.