Equipment Maintenance Technician

The Structures Company; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician in Kinston, NC. This contract position (3 months with potential for extension) involves performing preventative maintenance on industrial machinery, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and supporting plant maintenance operations.

Requires 2–5 years of electro-mechanical experience and a high school diploma. CMMS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with PLC/CNC systems and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery and tooling.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on CNC/PLC equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools and read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Enter maintenance data into CMMS and order parts as needed.
• Assist with rigging and moving heavy equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Industrial machinery

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JOB TITLE: Equipment Maintenance Technician LOCATION: Kinston, NC PAY RATE: $34/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (3 months with potential for extension)
• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Maintains industrial means by exploiting best practices and integrating changes of standards. Performs preventative maintenance on machinery, jigs, and tools to ensure readiness and availability. Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns. Uses hand and power tools, PLC, CNC, blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications. Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Moves and places heavy equipment and installed property in correct position and accomplishes all necessary rigging. Obtains and delivers material and equipment necessary to support plant maintenance and repair. Enters and retrieves data from Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and orders parts. Troubleshoots electrical schematics. Works on automated gantry systems, PLCs, CNC machinery, and tooling fixtures; experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Fanuc.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• 2–5 years of industrial or electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical schematics.
• Experience with industrial or automation maintenance.
• Experience with CNC or PLC systems.
• Work experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Fanuc.
• High School Diploma/GED or WorkKeys Assessment completion.
• Ability to complete training: Health & Safety, General aircraft familiarization, and Quality Training.

Preferred:

• Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of equipment maintenance skills and practices.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense