Electromechanical Technician: PLC & 480V Automation Expert

AppleOne Employment Services; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) with company matching

Education assistance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is hiring an Electromechanical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands‑on 480V electrical troubleshooting, PLC fault diagnosis, and strong knowledge of motor controls and electromechanical systems.

You will collaborate with production operators, maintenance teams, and engineering to minimize downtime, perform preventive maintenance, and meet safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting 480V industrial electrical systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Reading electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment beyond basic operation or resetting alarms.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and other technical diagrams.
• Experience using electrical testing instruments safely and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with production and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work overtime and holidays as needed.
• Ability to pass a hands‑on electrical troubleshooting assessment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment involving electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Diagnose industrial electrical faults involving 480V power, three‑phase motors, motor controls, overloads, fuses, transformers, relays, and contactors.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled machinery using HMI fault information, control‑system diagnostics, and electrical schematics.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, lift tables, and other production equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving sensors, switches, pneumatic systems, and VFDs.
• Use multimeters and other diagnostic instruments to identify faults and verify repairs.
• Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and mechanical or pneumatic diagrams to trace problems.
• Support automated production systems, including robotics and servo‑driven equipment, as needed.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history using maintenance software.
• Collaborate with production operators, maintenance teammates, and engineering personnel to minimize downtime and prevent recurring failures.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and established maintenance standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting 480V systems

Industrial equipment repair

Reading electrical schematics

PLC troubleshooting beyond basics

Independent work & communication

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

HS diploma or GED +4 years automation experience

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing tools

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is hiring an Electromechanical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands‑on 480V electrical troubleshooting, PLC fault diagnosis, and strong knowledge of motor controls and electromechanical systems.

You will collaborate with production operators, maintenance teams, and engineering to minimize downtime, perform preventive maintenance, and meet safety standards.