Equipment Maintenance Technician

AAA-USA Inc; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

Job summary

AAA USA Inc is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment, CNC machinery, PLC systems, and tooling. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing problems, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and experience with CNC/PLC systems. Relocation assistance and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2–5 years in industrial, manufacturing, or electro‑mechanical maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and tooling.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Follow preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
• Diagnose problems and determine necessary repairs to avoid downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics and diagrams.
• Maintain PLC- and CNC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Operate and maintain automated manufacturing equipment and gantry systems.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and install equipment as needed.
• Move and rig heavy equipment safely for installation or relocation.
• Order parts and materials required for maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS and keep records up to date.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and equipment standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hands-on maintenance tools

Reading schematics & diagrams

CNC/PLC experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Kinston, NC.

Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Competitive Pay.
• Overtime Opportunities.
• Long-Term Aerospace Programs.
• Multiple U.S. Locations.
• Relocation Assistance Available.
• Referral Programs.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment, automated gantry systems, CNC machinery, PLC-controlled equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure maximum reliability and availability.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform scheduled work according to established preventive maintenance plans.
• Diagnose equipment problems and determine necessary repairs to prevent equipment failures and production downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, sketches, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and CNC-controlled equipment.
• Work with automated manufacturing equipment, including industrial gantry systems.
• Perform equipment disassembly, repair, reassembly, and installation as required.
• Safely move, position, and install heavy equipment using established rigging and material-handling methods.
• Perform necessary rigging activities associated with equipment installation, relocation, and repair.
• Obtain and deliver materials, parts, tools, and equipment required to support maintenance activities.
• Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Enter and retrieve maintenance information using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify and order parts required to complete assigned maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and associated documentation.
• Follow maintenance manuals, technical instructions, work orders, job cards, and established procedures.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, quality, and equipment standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by applying maintenance best practices and updated technical standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with OSHA, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and clean-as-you-go requirements.
• Work any assigned shift and overtime as required to support production operations.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2–5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Experience working with CNC and/or PLC systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.