Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health initiatives

Employee events

Parking available

Job summary

A major vehicle manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician in Charleston, SC. This role involves maintaining production equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring daily production requirements are met. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent qualifications. Strong electrical and mechanical skills are essential, alongside effective communication abilities. Benefits include employee discounts and health initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant experience, or relevant certificate + 3 years, or associate’s degree + 1 year.
• 5+ years preferred or related qualifications.
• Experience with automation equipment and mechanical repairs is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure daily production requirements are met.
• Identify and analyze electrical problems.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity (24 V – 480 V)

Mechanical skills

Hydraulics and/or pneumatics knowledge

Strong communication skills

PLC/BUS system knowledge

Robotics experience (Kuka, Durr)

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician maintains production equipment to ensure the daily production requirements at Mercedes-Benz Vans are obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work including necessary disassembly and re‑assembly of production equipment
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks to ensure manufacturer‑recommended specifications are maintained
• Maintain repair and maintenance records
• Properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, run conduit if needed, and install electrical equipment, wiring and unwiring as required
• Use VOM and related test equipment to identify electrical problems
• Identify and analyze errors and malfunctions, such as:
• Intermittent/inconsistent electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment
• PLC’s, 24 V control circuits, 480 V 3‑phase systems, 4‑20 mA circuits, VFD’s, PC controllers and field‑bus technology/control technology
• Complex mechanical components such as pumps, motors, bearings, etc.
• Perform modernizations, extensions and modifications according to specifications and/or sketches to electrical drawings; adjust PLC programming and troubleshoot issues; independently construct or design equipment using PLC, BUS‑systems, network technology, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and cooling/lubrication systems
• Daily equipment checks and monitoring of production equipment performance
• Optimize resources and installations (idea generation and planning)
• Change processes, process parameters, hardware and software (PLC, PC, etc.)
• Perform cycle time analysis and optimize as needed
• Interact with and support associates within assigned production areas
• Procure operative materials, equipment and service providers
• Travel and/or overtime may be required
• All other duties as required to support business needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity (24 V – 480 V), mechanical, hydraulics and/or pneumatics
• Experience changing out bearings and motors (preferred)
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, email)
• PLC/BUS system education and/or experience (strongly preferred)
• Robotics (Kuka, Durr) experience (strongly preferred)
• Oven and paint booth supply air maintenance experience (e.g., Maxon Gas Train) (preferred)
• Pumping system maintenance experience (preferred)
• Conveyor system maintenance experience (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)
• Siemens S7 PLC logic knowledge (preferred)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Required: 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associate’s degree + 1 year relevant experience
• Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associate’s degree + 2 years relevant experience
• Indirectly relevant experience: experience working with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, or pursuing a related degree or certification

Benefits

• Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
• Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
• Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
• Mitarbeiter Events
• Parkplatz

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.