Equipment Repair Technician

RedBalloon; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Maddox Industrial Transformer seeks skilled technicians to recondition dry-type and liquid-filled transformers in a shop setting.

You will engage in evaluation, disassembly, reconditioning, and reassembly, handling accessories, cleaning, repairing parts, and basic welding. Training in electrical testing, inventory, painting, and quality control is provided to support growth.

Qualifications

• Welding, fabrication and general shop skills.
• Willingness to train early-career candidates.
• Ability to read instructions and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, disassemble, recondition and reassemble electrical transformers.
• Remove/replace accessories, clean and repair parts.
• Replace gaskets and seals; perform basic MIG welding and metal fabrication.
• Get trained in basic electrical testing, inventory evaluation, paint and quality control procedures.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

General shop skills

Auto body prep/paint

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Company: Maddox Industrial Transformer

Job Summary

About Maddox

Maddox is the nation’s leading provider of electrical transformers to the commercial and industrial market, with primary locations in South Carolina, Washington State, Texas, Idaho, and Ohio. We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America for the past 8 years and counting.

Maddox was founded on Christian values, and we are serious about investing in the people, processes, and culture that make this a great place to work. We build real things, solve real problems, and expect professionalism, competence, and integrity from our team.

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As a technician, you would be working in a shop environment where your technical and mechanical skills will be developed to recondition dry-type and liquid-filled transformers.

This is not an assembly-line factory job. It’s a fast-paced, hard-working, but very rewarding environment where you will be part of a team of qualified technicians who rebuild industrial transformers. Maddox is a great American company which values honesty, integrity, and recognizes the men and women who serve our customers, build up the team, and value the company and culture we've built.

Your day-to-day activities will involve the evaluation, disassembly, reconditioning, and reassembly of electrical transformers; removing/replacing accessories, cleaning and repairing parts, replacing gaskets and seals, and performing basic MIG welding and metal fabrication. You will also be trained in basic electrical testing, as well as inventory evaluation, paint, and quality control procedures.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a career in a positive environment, with an employer who values and recognizes your strong character, stable lifestyle, and dedicated work ethic.

More About You

• You love working with your hands to fix things and solve problems.
• You’re comfortable with online documentation and web-based software systems (with computer & smartphone)
• You’re a good communicator; in-person, over the phone, and via email.
• You’re a good learner; not a know-it-all.

Basics

• This position works 40-45 hours per week on a 4-day a week schedule. All day-time schedule (not night shift). Schedule changes slightly during Summer/Winter, but is generally 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some paid overtime is available during peak times.
• Employees are required to meet basic physical requirements for a heavy-equipment environment. Occasional exposure to confined spaces. Must know how to use basic hand tools, follow written instructions, etc.
• Paid time-off, paternity/maternity leave, 401k matching, health/wellness benefits, etc. Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Experience & Education

We value skills and experience (welding, fabrication, general shop/mechanical skills, auto body prep/paint), but we’re also willing to invest in training early-career candidates with the right attitude and ambition.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive full-time benefits package averaging $20,000+ per year (amount varies based on age, family size, and eligibility), including:
  • Health & wellness benefits (insurance or cash-in-lieu options)
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 8% of wages
  • Paid holidays, PTO, and family-life gifts
  • Vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits

Hourly Range

$24.15—$31.50 USD