Maintenance Team Lead

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (China); South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch in South Carolina seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician (2nd shift) to keep production equipment at peak performance. You will perform PMs, troubleshoot PLC-driven systems, and coordinate with production supervisors to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include repairing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and tooling systems, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring SAP work orders and PMs are up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining production equipment and performing PMs.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with PLC controls and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance calls to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Perform regular PMs per schedules.
• Repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and tooling systems.
• Coordinate coverage for extended shifts and weekends.
• Maintain 5S standards in the department.
• Ensure SAP work orders and PMs are up to date.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Blueprints & Schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Post-secondary education in Industrial Mechanics or Electronics

Tools

PLC systems

Servo hydraulics

Servo pneumatics

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Siemens PG units

SAP work orders

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support all maintenance calls to keep production equipment running at optimum efficiency, with due care given to part quality, throughput, and operator requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and tooling repairs. The highest degree of urgency to be given to all safety related calls and conditions.
• Perform regular PMs on the equipment through the PM schedules.
• Improve operations through the Maintenance Project List, Continuous Improvement Activities and 5S.
• Report any conditions of spare part shortage/absence or other required parts to the appropriate maintenance planner.
• Coordinate coverage for extended shifts and weekend work.
• Coordinate work (calls, projects, PMs, etc.) within the department with direction from Production Supervisors
• Troubleshoot electronic problems with actuators and sensors for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic functions. Also included are servo hydraulics and servo pneumatics, high resolution positioning, load cells, AC servo drives, electro robotic systems, electronic test equipment.
• Operate and use equipment such as, multi-meter, oscilloscope, amp gauges, Siemens PG units, and computers.
• Develop PLC program improvements and changes as required with support from the PLC Tech.
• Maintain required 5S standards in department.
• Ensure SAP requirements are kept up to standard (work orders / PM’s).
• This position is 2nd shift, from 2-10pm.

Education and/or Experience:

• Knowledge of and experience with proper use of hand tools, machine tools, troubleshooting equipment, measuring tools, and leveling devices. Working knowledge of servo hydraulic mechanical, pneumatic and robotic systems.
• Knowledge of and experience in blueprint reading, understanding of metrics and electrical schematics, standards in industrial electricity equipment, and electrical safety rules.
• Understanding of electrical switch devices in relationship to a PLC controller.
• Must have post level education above high school in Industrial Mechanics or Electronics.
• Understand AC/DC circuits, motor wiring, electrical and safety codes for machine wiring, disconnects, fusing, wire sizing, PLC control wiring interface with other electrical devices and sensors.
• Understand board level electronics and how they control, i.e., robotic, speed control, positioning, servo valves and test equipment.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Must have flexible schedule – may be required to stay over / come in early / be on call for weekend support
• Understanding and working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, directional control valves, proportional valves, servo valves, oil flow and pressure controls, filtering, electro-pneumatics, and specific equipment safety rules.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!