Industrial Maintenance Tech: PLC & Equipment Expert

Abacus Solution Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Solution Group is seeking a Maintenance Tech in Charleston, SC to maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on a 7am–4pm, Mon–Fri schedule. Direct hire with benefits; pay is $25–$28 per hour plus overtime. Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, repairing parts, and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires reading blueprints/schematics and basic PLC troubleshooting. Industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance in manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals; basic PLC understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Repair or replace defective motors, belts, bearings, valves, and sensors.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections to minimize downtime.
• Install and set up new machinery and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including PLCs, motors, and control circuits.
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation.
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve breakdowns quickly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Diagnostic instruments

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

PLC troubleshooting tools

Job description

Abacus Solution Group is seeking a Maintenance Tech in Charleston, SC to maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on a 7am–4pm, Mon–Fri schedule. Direct hire with benefits; pay is $25–$28 per hour plus overtime. Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, repairing parts, and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires reading blueprints/schematics and basic PLC troubleshooting. Industrial maintenance experience preferred.