Production Technician

West Columbia, SC 29170

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Technician Job Number: 51110052 Compensation: $22-25 / hour

Job Description

Title: Technician
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: 5 + month contract/ contract to hire 
Shifts Available: 
  • 1st Shift: 7AM- 3:30PM
  • 2nd Shift: 3PM- 11:30PM + shift differential 
Pay: $23-$25/hr. 
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!

Join a leading manufacturing organization seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support the assembly, testing, and maintenance of industrial machinery. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all electrical and mechanical systems are built to meet quality and performance standards.

Job Duties:
  • Wire and assemble industrial machines according to specifications
  • Install motors and electrical equipment
  • Mount and align mechanical components and assemblies accurately
  • Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
  • Perform functional testing and troubleshooting on machinery and electrical systems
  • Follow detailed work orders and assembly instructions
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment safely and effectively
  • Adjust, align, and calibrate components to meet operational standards
  • Adhere to safety protocols including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and grounding procedures
  • Document work accurately and communicate issues to supervisors
Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or mechanical/electrical assembly
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
  • Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
  • Hands-on experience with tools, motors, and electrical systems
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
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

Max Francis
Technical Recruiter

Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.

As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.

What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.

Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.

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. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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About West Columbia, SC

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