Equipment Maintenance Technician

AAA-USA Inc; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc in North Carolina is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment including CNC and PLC-controlled systems used in automated manufacturing.

This role requires hands-on maintenance, preventive programs, CMMS data entry, rigging and installation support, and strict adherence to OSHA and safety standards. Travel/relocation to Kinston, NC may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of industrial/electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical docs.
• Hands-on with hand/power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Experience with CNC and/or PLC systems.
• Good verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery to ensure reliability and availability.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Follow established preventive maintenance plans and work orders.
• Diagnose equipment problems and determine necessary repairs to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLC- and CNC-controlled equipment using schematics, diagrams, and specs.
• Maintain CMMS records and document maintenance activities.
• Rig, install, relocate, and dismantle equipment as required.
• Adhere to OSHA, FOD, and safety standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

CMMS usage

OSHA safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Diagnostic equipment

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.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

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.