Industrial Maintenance Technician: Startup Automation & Reliability

Bird Dog Talent Consulting & Recruiting

Mullins (SC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Bird Dog Talent Consulting & Recruiting is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a startup facility in Mullins, SC. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing PLC-controlled machinery and motion-control systems as the operation grows across multiple lines.

The successful candidate will combine mechanical and electrical skills with hands-on problem solving, read electrical schematics, work safely, and support equipment installation, commissioning, and ongoing

Qualifications

Demonstrated industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
Practical experience troubleshooting industrial motion-control systems and automated equipment.
Experience diagnosing problems with PLC-controlled manufacturing machinery.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls, motors, drives, sensors, and industrial automation components.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery under production conditions.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Commitment to workplace safety and established industrial maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot motion-control systems, including motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and related components.
Identify and resolve equipment issues involving PLC-controlled machinery.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial control systems.
Perform mechanical repairs involving bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, power transmission systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems as applicable.
Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Troubleshoot automated manufacturing systems involving motion control, machine sequencing, and industrial controls.
Diagnose issues involving sensors, proximity switches, photoeyes, encoders, motor drives, and related automation components.
Utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and diagnostic tools to isolate equipment faults.
Identify whether equipment problems originate from electrical, mechanical, or control-system failures.
Work with equipment manufacturers, integrators, and technical support personnel to resolve complex automation issues.
Support equipment adjustments, calibration, and performance optimization.
Assist with installation, commissioning, testing, and startup of new manufacturing equipment and production lines.
Support equipment troubleshooting during initial production ramp-up.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Help establish maintenance procedures, equipment documentation, and spare-parts requirements.
Recommend equipment modifications and reliability improvements.
Work collaboratively with production and engineering personnel to improve machine performance, safety, and uptime.