1st Shift Control Equipment Technician | Electrical & Motors

Milliken and Company; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Blacksburg, SC seeks a Control Equipment Technician (CET) to report to the Engineering Service Manager and coordinate maintenance on electrical systems within production equipment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and service electrical components and sensors while supporting safe, efficient operations.

The role requires an electrical background, PC software familiarity, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have awareness of PC hardware components, desktop OS and applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve opportunities.
• Able to interact effectively with management, staff, vendors, customers, and work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, etc.).
• Must be self-driven.
• Electrical background.
• Minimum associate degree or work experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist other engineering associates to perform work required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order.
• Fix breakdowns.
• Complete work on department work list.
• Reinstall guards and safety equipment after completion of work.
• Replace and clean worn brushes.
• Work on DC/AC motors, breakers and other equipment switches.
• Work on conduit and flex for corrosion, loose straps or broken parts.
• Work on exhaust fan and motors.
• Read electrical drawings and work on electrical components on machinery.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

PC hardware

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Electrical background

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milliken and Company in Blacksburg, SC seeks a Control Equipment Technician (CET) to report to the Engineering Service Manager and coordinate maintenance on electrical systems within production equipment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and service electrical components and sensors while supporting safe, efficient operations.

The role requires an electrical background, PC software familiarity, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.