Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Knowles; South Carolina; Hybride; USD 77 366 000 - 106 020 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx plans

401k with employer matching

Life Insurance

STD & LTD

Résumé du poste

Knowles is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Liberty, SC. Responsibilities include preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems, with detailed CMMS documentation and safety-compliant procedures.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with motors and drives, and the ability to read schematics. Overtime and rotating shifts may be required to support production demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum education – High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors, relays, pneumatics, hydraulics.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using diagnostic tools.
• Document maintenance work orders in the CMMS with accurate records of repairs and downtime.
• Install, align, calibrate, and commission machinery per OEM specs and safety standards.
• Support engineers and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with Maintenance Planner on critical needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including LOTO and PPE usage.
• Participate in reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read and apply mechanical/electrical schematics and OEM manuals during service.
• Provide shift coverage and respond to emergency maintenance as needed.

Connaissances

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics tools

CMMS experience

Industrial safety

Reading diagrams

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

SAP PM

Maximo

Fiix

Description du poste

Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

#26-1227

Liberty, South Carolina, United States

Position Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-Site

Area of Interest

Maintenance

Pay Range

$27 - $37 per hour

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

About Knowles

Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Knowles high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS DAY 1

• * Paid holidays
• * Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• * Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with employer matching
• * Basic Life and AD&DD Insurance, STD and LTD
• * FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) on site two days per week
• * Employee Referral Program
• * Competitive pay and benefits package
• *Opportunities for professional development and growth
• * A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms, and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency login credentials to submit candidates to our career portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, external website, or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.

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