CNC Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Tech

Harsco Rail; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harsco Rail is seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform repairs on CNC- and PLC-controlled machines. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical expertise, including reading schematics and troubleshooting PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance planning, electrical installations, and adherence to NFPA 70E safety standards. On-site role located in West Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining CNC machines with live tooling.
• 10+ years’ experience with Haas, Doosan, and/or Mazak machines.
• 5+ years of general industrial maintenance and repair experience.
• Associate's degree / Electrical Trade School or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC and manual machines, PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical knowledge to maintain machine uptime.
• Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, and fixtures to ensure safety and compliance.
• Diagnose malfunctions and develop effective maintenance or repair plans.
• Perform major electrical repairs and installations from 480-volt systems to component level.
• Test and repair plant electrical systems with voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters.
• Interpret complex drawings and schematics; recommend equipment improvements.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, and materials used.
• Install conduit and electrical wiring for machinery and cranes.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and comply with NFPA 70E safety rules.

Skills

Troubleshooting CNC/PLC systems

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Reading schematics/electrical diagrams

Safety compliance NFPA 70E

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree / Electrical Trade School

Military electrical schooling

Familiar with shop math

Tools

Haas

Doosan

Mazak

Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Ohmmeters

Job description

Harsco Rail is seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform repairs on CNC- and PLC-controlled machines. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical expertise, including reading schematics and troubleshooting PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance planning, electrical installations, and adherence to NFPA 70E safety standards. On-site role located in West Columbia, SC.