Maintenance Techincian

AESC US; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC US is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in South Carolina to maintain automated production equipment, perform preventive and predictive work, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and support equipment commissioning. You will document work orders in CMMS and mentor junior technicians.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in industrial maintenance, an associate degree or equivalent, and strong skills with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as well as Omron and Siemens PLCs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years industrial maintenance experience, including 2+ years with PLCs.
• Strong troubleshooting with robotics, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and blueprints.
• Solid computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Leadership potential and ability to mentor/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 CMMS work orders and documentation.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members on equipment practices.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Schematic reading

MS Office

Leadership potential

Training others

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics

Tools

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

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.

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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. 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.

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.

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