Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Auria; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Auria's Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician on the 3rd shift to maintain and repair automated equipment across robotics, PLCs, and fluid power systems. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, calibrate sensors, and perform preventive maintenance to keep JIT production on track.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree with 5–7 years of related experience, are able to read schematics, and will document tasks in CMMS or Plex ERP while adhering to

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 5–7 years experience in related field.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and comply with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot industrial robots (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 repair pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and water jet equipment.
• Calibrate proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and vision systems for QA.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and support JIT schedules.
• Read schematics and use diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) to identify root causes.
• Log tasks, parts usage, and equipment status in CMMS / Plex ERP.

Skills

Robotics & Automation

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Repair

Schematic Reading

Diagnostics

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Plex ERP

Multimeters

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

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 – 3rd shift 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:

Travel Requirements: As needed for training or support of other facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Precision Mechanical Repair: pneumatic, hydraulic systems
• Sensors & Vision Systems:.
• Rapid Breakdown Response:.
• 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.

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