Equipment Maintenance Technician

AAA-USA Inc; Spring Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

AAA USA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment, including CNC and PLC-controlled systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose problems, and work with automated gantry systems and heavy equipment. A High School Diploma and 2–5 years' experience are required; relocation to Kinston, NC may be available.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in industrial maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery to ensure reliability.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment problems and determine necessary repairs to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLC- and CNC-controlled equipment.
• Maintain CMMS records and documentation.
• Follow safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

CNC/PLC experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

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.