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Equipment Maintenance Technician

West Columbia, SC 29170

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: 53622819 Compensation: $30-35 / hour

Job Description

Position: Equipment Maintenance Technician
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire 
Location: West Columbia, SC
Compensation: $28 to $35/hr

Overview
We are seeking a Equipment Maintenance Technicians to support our clients automated manufacturing line producing electrical inverters. This role is heavily hands on and focused on electrical and mechanical maintenance, with an emphasis on troubleshooting, break/fix work, and preventive maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who want long-term growth, consistent overtime, and advancement within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform break/fix troubleshooting on automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
  • Execute preventive maintenance (PM) on electrical and mechanical systems
  • Diagnose and repair issues involving:
    • Motors, drives, sensors, wiring, relays, and control components
    • Mechanical assemblies, conveyors, and production equipment
  • Support continuous operation of an automated inverter production line
  • Work closely with supervisors and engineering teams to minimize downtime
  • Follow safety standards and maintenance procedures
  • Accurately document maintenance activities and repairs
Required Qualifications
  • Strong electrical OR mechanical maintenance background
  • Electrical skillsets are strongly preferred
  • Experience with machinery maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently and work in a fast-paced production setting
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work weekend shifts
  • Strong technical aptitude and desire to grow within the organization
Preferred (Not Required)
  • Experience supporting automated equipment or automation maintenance
  • PLC experience (not required, but a plus)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule:
  • Saturday & Sunday + 2 weekdays (open/flexible on which weekdays)
  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours:
  • 48 hours per week
  • 8 hours of scheduled overtime built in
  • Additional OT opportunities available at times
Pay:
  • Up to $35/hour, based on experience
Employment Type:
  • Contract-to-Hire
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

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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