Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Auria; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Auria is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Spartanburg Plant to support robotics, PLCs, and mechanical/electrical systems in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on preventing equipment failures, performing rapid repairs, and ensuring safety with LOTO and OSHA/EPA compliance, while leveraging CMMS for task logging and parts usage.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 5-7 years experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot on industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, YASKAWA) to support water jets, foam fill, or material handling.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to optimize automated cycle times.
• Service and troubleshoot pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and water jet systems.
• Calibrate proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, limit switches, and camera-based quality inspection systems.
• Execute rapid breakdown repairs to maintain Just-In-Time production schedules.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical breakdowns using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance inspections, lubrication, and part replacements.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate control systems and motors up to 480V.
• Repair or rebuild gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and bearings; perform light welding, machining, and pipefitting.

Skills

Robotics & Automation

PLCs programming

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Plex ERP

Job description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, SC.

What you will do:

• Robotics & Automation: Troubleshoot on industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, YASKAWA) for water jets, foam fill, or material handling
• PLC Programming: Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to optimize automated cycle times.
• Precision Mechanical Repair: Service/Troubleshoot pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and water jet systems.
• Sensors & Vision Systems: Calibrate proximity sensors, photoelectric eyes, limit switches, and camera-based quality inspection systems.
• Rapid Breakdown Response: Execute emergency repairs under intense time constraints to maintain tight Just-In-Time (JIT) production schedules.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Diagnose mechanical and electrical breakdowns, read schematics, and use diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) to identify root causes.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM): Conduct routine inspections, lubrication, and part replacements to prevent equipment failure before it occurs
• Electrical Work: Maintain, repair, and calibrate control systems, up to 480V systems, motors, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Mechanical Work: Repair or rebuild gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and bearings, and perform light welding, machining, and pipefitting as needed
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, ARC flash safety, and all OSHA or EPA regulations
• Documentation: Log completed tasks, part usage, and equipment status using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or an ERP program like “Plex”

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.

What you will bring:

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 5-7 years experience in related field

Travel Requirements:

As needed for training or support of other facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Precision Mechanical Repair: pneumatic, hydraulic systems
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM)
• Electrical Work

Preferred Education and Experience:

• An Associate's degree or certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or Electrical Engineering is preferred
• Strong proficiency in interpreting complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic/pneumatic prints

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and frequently kneel, crouch, or climb in varying facility temperatures.
• Availability to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to fully comply with all applicable safety requirements and policies

Preferred Automotive Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years in a Tier 1 automotive supplier or OEM vehicle assembly plant.
• Specialized Training: Certifications in robotics, advanced PLC troubleshooting, or Mechatronics.