Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLC & Mechatronics Pro

Accelera; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability and peak performance of production machinery. You will leverage expertise in electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and drive efficiency across the facility.

Responsibilities include repairing industrial assets, diagnosing failures, maintaining CMMS records, and interpreting complex diagrams. The role requires safety adherence, mentorship to junior staff, and operation of heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC operations and read ladder logic.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors, motor drives, and industrial control circuits.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and complex repairs on extruders, pumps, and gearboxes to maximize output.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures with diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Maintain asset history and workflows in a digital CMMS.
• Interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical diagrams for replacements and upgrades.
• Uphold safety via LOTO protocols and environmental regs.
• Mentor junior staff and support cross-functional process improvements.
• Operate forklifts and aerial lifts to service equipment safely.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

AC/DC motors

Motor drives

Industrial control circuits

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Technology

Tools

CMMS software

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Job description

Accelera is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability and peak performance of production machinery. You will leverage expertise in electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and drive efficiency across the facility.

Responsibilities include repairing industrial assets, diagnosing failures, maintaining CMMS records, and interpreting complex diagrams. The role requires safety adherence, mentorship to junior staff, and operation of heavy equipment.