Equipment Maintenance Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician in Kinston, NC, on-site with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential overtime to keep aviation manufacturing equipment running reliably.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLC/CNC systems, and repair production equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and minimal downtime in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial or electro‑mechanical maintenance experience
• Hands‑on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Good written and verbal communication in English
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• U.S. work authorization and ITAR readiness

Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial equipment and systems in operational condition per standards.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery and tooling to ensure readiness.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Test, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machines and production equipment.
• Work with PLC and CNC systems, automated equipment, and tooling fixtures.
• Enter and retrieve maintenance data in CMMS and complete work orders and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Team collaboration

English communication

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

WorkKeys assessment

Tools

SAP

Excel

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

CNC systems

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Technician | Keep Aviation Manufacturing Moving

Location: Kinston, NC 28504 | On-site
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract
Pay Rate: $35.71/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be willing and able to work any shift and overtime as business needs require

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an Equipment Maintenance Technician who knows how to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment that keeps production running.

If you have hands‑on industrial or electro‑mechanical maintenance experience and enjoy solving mechanical and electrical challenges involving PLCs, CNC machinery, automated systems, and production equipment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Make an Impact Where It Matters

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you'll help maintain the reliability, safety, and availability of critical manufacturing equipment at an aviation facility in Kinston, North Carolina.

From preventive maintenance and electrical troubleshooting to repairing automated gantry systems, PLCs, CNC machinery, and tooling fixtures, your work will help minimize downtime and ensure equipment is ready when production teams need it.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain industrial equipment and systems in operational condition using established standards and maintenance best practices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery, jigs, tools, and related equipment to maintain readiness and availability.
• Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify maintenance and repair needs before equipment breakdowns occur.
• Test, inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machines and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, sketches, layouts, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Work with PLC and CNC systems, automated equipment, gantry systems, and tooling fixtures.
• Perform required disassembly and assembly operations to complete maintenance and repair assignments.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Move, position, and support heavy equipment and installed property using established procedures.
• Perform necessary rigging activities associated with equipment maintenance and movement.
• Obtain and deliver materials and equipment required for plant maintenance and repairs.
• Enter, generate, and retrieve maintenance information within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Order necessary parts to complete assigned maintenance tasks.
• Accurately complete documentation related to maintenance activities, work orders, job cards, and equipment readiness.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), clean-as-you-go, and OSHA requirements.
• Communicate technical and complex equipment issues clearly to team members and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with:

• High School Diploma/GED or WorkKeys Assessment completion
• Approximately 2–5 years of industrial or electro‑mechanical maintenance experience
• Hands‑on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience troubleshooting electrical schematics
• Basic proficiency using a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to read and work from diagrams, technical prints, specifications, wiring diagrams, and verbal instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of workplace safety and quality requirements
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and overtime as required
• U.S. work authorization and ability to meet applicable ITAR requirements

Candidates must also be able to successfully complete training provided after recruitment, including:

• Health & Safety
• General Aircraft Familiarization
• Quality Training

Preferred Qualifications

You'll stand out if you have:

• Experience with industrial or automation maintenance
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting or maintaining CNC or PLC systems
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, and/or Fanuc systems
• Experience maintaining automated manufacturing equipment or gantry systems
• Vocational or technical school training in equipment maintenance, industrial maintenance, electro‑mechanical systems, or a related discipline
• Previous employer‑provided training in equipment maintenance practices and techniques
• Experience using computerized maintenance systems
• Working knowledge of SAP and Excel

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled technical professionals with opportunities to contribute to the industries and technologies that keep the world moving.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

Work in the aviation industry.
Bring your maintenance and troubleshooting expertise into an advanced aviation manufacturing environment where equipment reliability directly impacts production.

Solve real technical challenges.
Every day can bring a different problem to solve, giving you opportunities to work across mechanical, electrical, PLC, CNC, and automated systems.

Make an immediate impact.
Your ability to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment problems will help minimize downtime and keep critical manufacturing operations moving.

Expand your technical experience.
Build upon your knowledge of automated equipment, CNC machinery, PLCs, electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing processes.

Join a collaborative environment.
Work alongside manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and production professionals who rely on teamwork, safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Access competitive benefits.
Eligible PDS Tech Commercial employees may have access to benefits and resources based on applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

The position’s regulatory constraints: This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $35.71 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.