Maintenance Techincian

AESC US; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC US LLC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced manufacturing equipment at our Repack facility in Blythewood, SC. This hands-on role offers growth potential as early hires help install new equipment and become technical trainers for future teammates.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and maintain CMMS documentation while mentoring newer

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience including 2+ years with PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting with robotics, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Leadership potential to mentor and train others.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, robotics, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLC systems (Omron and Siemens preferred).
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation using the CMMS work order system.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members on equipment best practices.

Skills

PLCs

Robotics

Electrical

Hydraulic/Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

MS Office

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics

High School diploma

Tools

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

CMMS

Job description

About Aesc

AESC is a global leader in battery technology and energy storage solutions, supplying advanced lithium-ion battery systems to the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturers. Our Blythewood, South Carolina facility supports a BMW EV battery repack operation and is part of AESC's growing North American manufacturing footprint. We are building a high-performance team committed to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Job Description

AESC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced manufacturing equipment at our Repack facility. This is a hands-on technical role with strong growth potential — early hires will support new equipment installation and become technical trainers for future team members.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment


• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, robotics, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems


• Program, modify, and maintain PLC systems (Omron and Siemens preferred)


• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment


• Maintain accurate documentation using the CMMS work order system


• Train and mentor less experienced team members on equipment best practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred


• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including 2+ years with PLCs


• Strong troubleshooting background with robotics, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems


• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and blueprints


• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Leadership potential and ability to mentor and train others

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero‑carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.


• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.


• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.