Maintenance Support Technician

Volvo Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Annual company bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Volvo Group University development

Job summary

Volvo Circular Charlotte is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support remanufacturing operations. You will perform preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement within Volvo Operations standards. The position offers a structured shift, on-site work in Charlotte, and a strong compensation package including benefits and pay equity

Qualifications

• Some vocational or community college coursework or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with preventive and reactive maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Performs reactive and preventive maintenance on machines and production equipment.
• Records, reports, and acts on solutions for damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns and documents them.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed and improvements to avoid future incidences.
• Maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance using the maintenance database.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer on new products and modifications.
• Implements tests and alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic electrical knowledge

Willingness to learn

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Education

Vocational/community college coursework

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

• Volvo Circular Charlotte specializes in the remanufacturing diesel engines and transmissions, and other Volvo Group sub-components
• This position will work Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with an expectation to be on call as needed
• For this position, the base pay is set at $21.24 - $28.73/hour and is overtime eligible
• Volvo employees enjoy generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, annual company bonus, and much more.

Role Purpose

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will support the Volvo remanufacturing operation by performing preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and assist in keeping production running safely and efficiently. You will work in accordance with Volvo Operations Concept, Standard Operating Procedures, and established safety and quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, values continuous improvement, and takes pride in maintaining reliable equipment and a well‑organized and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs reactive and preventive maintenance on machines and production equipment.
• Records, reports, and acts on solutions for damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines and fills out the appropriate documentation.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed and improvements to avoid future incidences.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines, utilizing the maintenance database system.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute
• Works well independently and with others
• Flexible with ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Remain organized with high attention to detail

Education and Experience

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsRegularly required to reach with arms and hands.
• Required to stand, walk and use hands to handle tools/controls.
• Required to sit, climb, balance and crouch.

Safety

• Safety glasses required while grinding, steaming, using blow nozzles, or around others performing similar tasks.
• Safety glasses in cleaning building and machine shop at all times.
• Safety shoes always required.
• Special attention to noise levels, hearing protection required in specific areas or operations.
• Continuous elevated level of alertness.
• Lock out tag out management and adherence

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $21.24 - $28.73/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.