Equipment Maintenance Technician

Gallman Consulting; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gallman Consulting currently seeks Multicraft Maintenance Technicians for a growing international food manufacturer in Upstate South Carolina. You'll support highly automated production lines, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures, and perform preventive maintenance in a clean, modern facility with long-term growth potential.

Primary schedule is Monday–Friday, with 24/5 environment and occasional weekend PMs or sanitation support; company-provided Milwaukee tools, health benefits,

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with automated bakery/food production is a plus.
• Able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment failures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Read schematics, install conduit, and assist with upgrades.
• Support production with breakdown response and root-cause analysis.
• Document work orders and PM completion in maintenance software.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Schematic reading

VFDs and drives

Job description

A growing international food manufacturer is seeking multiple Multicraft Maintenance Technicians to support its highly automated operation in Upstate South Carolina.

The Client supplies premium products to nationally recognized grocery and specialty retailers and has continued to expand since opening its South Carolina facility. An internal promotion into the Maintenance Manager role has created multiple openings on the maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and want to work in a clean, modern food production environment with long-term growth potential.

Scope of Work:

Support production equipment from ingredient handling through baking, cooling, slicing, packaging, inspection, and shipping.

Equipment includes:

• Industrial mixers
• Proofers
• Cooling towers and carousel systems
• Tray transfer and product handling systems
• De-panners
• Horizontal packaging equipment
• Utility systems supporting air, water, and power distribution

Your Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment failures
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Diagnose sensors, relays, motors, drives, and control circuits
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Install conduit, pull wire, and assist with equipment upgrades
• Support production with breakdown response and root-cause analysis
• Work on conveyors, belts, bearings, gearboxes, motors, and pneumatics
• Assist with equipment changeovers and continuous improvement projects
• Utilize maintenance software to document work orders and PM completion

Technical Requirements and Skills:

Preferred experience with:

• 110V, 230V, and 480V electrical systems
• Motor controls and starters
• Sensors and photo-eyes
• VFDs and drives
• Pneumatic systems
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens HMIs
• Electrical troubleshooting and schematic reading
• Mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment

Additional Pluses:

• Food manufacturing experience
• Bakery, packaging, beverage, or consumer products manufacturing
• Welding and fabrication
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Experience supporting automated production lines

Schedule

• Primarily Monday-Friday operation
• 24/5 manufacturing environment
• Limited weekend work, typically PMs or sanitation support
• Paid breaks and paid lunch periods
• Weekly pay
• Company-provided Milwaukee tools
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO program with increased accrual based on tenure
• Opportunity to grow within a global organization

***"The facility is located in the Upstate and is commutable from Greenville, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn, Mauldin, Greer, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greenwood, and surrounding communities.***