Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

knowles; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles is seeking a 2nd shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment in a high-precision manufacturing environment. Shift hours are 3:30 PM to midnight, with potential for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, documenting work orders in CMMS, and supporting process engineers to improve equipment reliability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as Industrial Maintenance Technician II/III in manufacturing.
• Proficient with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility utilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures with diagnostic tools.
• Complete and document maintenance work orders in the CMMS (SAP PM/Maximo/Fiix).
• Install, align, calibrate, and commission equipment per OEM specs and safety standards.
• Support process engineers and production teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Assist with spare parts inventory and identify critical needs with the Maintenance Planner.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards including LOTO and PPE use.
• Read and apply mechanical/electrical schematics and OEM manuals during repair.
• Provide shift coverage and respond to emergency maintenance or overtime when required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (SAP PM/Maximo/Fiix)

Multimeters

Thermal camera

Vibration analyzer

Alignment tools

Job description

Overview

The 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operations in a high-precision manufacturing environment. (2nd Shift scheduled hours are 3:30 to midnight)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility utilities, and supporting systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using advanced diagnostic tools and technical expertise.
• Complete and document maintenance work orders in the CMMS, ensuring accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and downtime.
• Install, align, calibrate, and commission machinery and equipment following OEM specifications and safety standards.
• Support process engineers and production teams in resolving equipment issues and improving equipment performance.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and identifying critical spare needs in coordination with the Maintenance Planner.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash safety, confined space procedures, and PPE use.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives (RCA, 5-Why, TPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read, understand, and apply mechanical/electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals during troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide shift coverage, respond to emergency maintenance calls, and support production needs during off-hours or overtime when required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Industrial maintenance experience at a Technician II or III level, preferably in a manufacturing or high-precision environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with motors, drives, sensors, relays, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, thermal cameras, vibration analyzers, and alignment tools.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with capacitor manufacturing equipment such as winding machines, ovens, presses, coating systems, and vacuum systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, lean principles, and reliability-focused maintenance best practices.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, including LOTO, hazard communication, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and overtime to support production demands.
• Minimum education – High School Diploma or GED