Magnolia - 1st Shift Control Equipment Technic

Milliken & Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Blacksburg, SC, is seeking a Control Equipment Technician (CET) for the 1st shift. The CET will perform maintenance on electrical systems, troubleshoot sensors, and support production equipment under supervision from the Engineering Service Manager.

Qualifications include an associate degree or related experience, PC hardware familiarity, and ability to lift 50 lbs. The role requires independent work or teamwork and a proactive, self-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Awareness of PC hardware and software, including Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interact with management, staff, vendors, and customers.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and use motorized equipment.
• Electrical background and related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff to maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Fix breakdowns and complete department tasks.
• Reinstall guards and safety equipment after work.
• Replace and clean worn brushes.
• Work on DC/AC motors, breakers and switches.
• Inspect conduit, cables, and motor systems for issues.
• Inspect exhaust fans and motors and read electrical drawings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PC hardware basics

Troubleshooting

Electrical background

Team collaboration

Lift 50 lbs

Self-driven

Read electrical drawings

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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Magnolia - 1st Shift Control Equipment Technic

Date: Oct 10, 2026

Location: Blacksburg, SC, US, 29702

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

CONTROL EQUIPMENT TECHINCIAN (CET)

Job Description:

A Control Equipment Technician (CET) will report to the Engineering Service Manager and will assist in directing and controlling processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures. The Control Equipment Technician is responsible for performing general and preventive maintenance on the electrical systems on the equipment. The CET is also responsible for trouble shooting and calibrating, and servicing electrical systems and sensors.

Qualifications:

• Must have awareness of PC hardware components, desktop operation system software and application software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access).
• Should possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve opportunities.
• Able to interact effectively with management, staff, vendors, customers, and work independently, and/or as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, etc.).
• Must be self-driven.
• Electrical background
• Minimum associate degree or work experience in related fields

Responsibilities:

• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order.
• Fix Breakdowns
• Complete work that is required on department work list.
• Reinstall guards and safety equipment correctly after completion of any work.
• Replace and clean worn brushes
• Work on D.C. / A.C. motors, breakers and other equipment switches.
• Work on conduit and flex for corrosion, loose straps or broken parts
• Work on exhaust fan and motors
• Read electrical drawings and work on electrical components on machinery.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Pay: $28.73 top rate

Comments: 1st shift

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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