Maintenance Technician II

FN America, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FN America, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Columbia, SC to install, troubleshoot, and maintain production and facility equipment. The role emphasizes mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems and requires 3 years of CNC maintenance experience.

The technician will read schematics, diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support lean initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience repairing and maintaining CNC machines with increasing complexity and responsibility.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to interpret prints and schematics.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical systems, PLCs, and Ladder Logic.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains production machines and plant equipment.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled and scheduled repair of production equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, PLCs, and Ladder Logic.
• Reads manuals, schematics, electrical drawings and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces/repairs parts, tests and adjusts.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facility.
• Follows safety regulations and keeps a clean, orderly work area.
• Supports lean, 5S, and value stream initiatives to improve quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Columbia, SC

Job Type

Full-time

Description

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of FN America's business goals and objectives.

Job Duties

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Performs mechanical skills including but limited to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic, Programmable Logic Controllers (Ps), and Ladder Logic. Troubleshoots and repairs production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, schematics, electrical drawings and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and makes adjustments.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Engages in activities that create a continuous improvement environment: sustains lean processes, suggests areas of improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and safety, and actively supports lean, 5S, and value stream management initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Experience Requirements

Three years of experience repairing and maintaining CNC machines with increasing complexity and responsibility is required.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Ability to interpret prints and schematics.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, PLCs, and Ladder Logic.
• Ability to detect differences in the color of wires in order to perform necessary machine and facility maintenance.

Tools

Tools needed in the repair of CNC machines will be provided by FN America.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Working Conditions

May be exposed to dangerous machinery and loud noises with temperature extremes. Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds unassisted and maneuver in tight spaces. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at elevated heights.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor