Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

industrial maintenance jobs; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Charleston is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on highly automated assembly lines, including conveyors, presses, axes, robots, pneumatics, and compressors.

The role involves breakdown recovery, root-cause analysis, spare-parts procurement, safe installation, and verification of station operation, using SAP and shopfloor systems. Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of automation equipment experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 2-year associate preferred.
• 2 years of experience with automated assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with SAP PM and shopfloor systems.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics.
• Clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work alternate shifts and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high technical availability of assembly equipment using preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and procure spare parts; install safely and verify operation.
• Repair and rebuild electromechanical assemblies on the line.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Self-initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years experience with automated equipment

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Promaster

Docmaster

Job description

Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life.”

The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. WeDrive.to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.

Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism. There are many opportunities to get involved and we hope you will join us as we make a difference in the Lowcountry.

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Execute preventative maintenance operations on highly automated assembly lines. Preventative Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, focus areas for:

• Conveyor systems
• Press systems
• Axis systems
• Robots
• Pneumatic systems
• High pressure compressors

Execute breakdown recovery activities for highly automated assembly lines.

• Assist process technicians identify the root cause error.
• Identify and procure spare parts expeditiously
• Install spare parts in a safe and efficient manner
• Verify station operation in coordination with process technicians.

Repair and rebuild electromechanical assemblies used in the assembly line

• Follow repair procedures and create/modify as necessary.
• Identify and procure spare parts
• Test assembly for functionality

The Maintenance Technician’s main role is to ensure that our equipment is able to run when desired!

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure assigned assembly equipment meets a high level of technical availability through the use of preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance techniques.
• Utilize knowledge sharing systems within the department: Shopfloor Information System (SIS), CC Library (Docupedia).
• Utilize robust problem solving skills to identify root causes of technical errors and then take action to correct.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Understand mechanical and electrical systems (mechatronics).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems from 24-240V.
• Understand and navigate industrial control systems in order to identify and troubleshoot technical downtime.
• SAP Plant Maintenance module functions (work orders, equipment BOM, etc).

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent (2yr associate desired)
• 2years of experience with automated assembly equipment.
• Experience with VM software and solutions (Promaster, Docmaster)
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision and other personnel with the ability to create clear technical instructions
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Must be able to function in a noisy and fast paced environment
• Demonstrates self-initiative
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Must demonstrate mechanical proficiency, leadership ability, and teamwork
• Must be willing to work on alternate shifts and must demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes
• Must be flexible to work other shifts for training, coaching, projects and travel as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

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