Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

EMS-CHEMIE (Business Unit EMS-GRIVORY); Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EMS-CHEMIE (North America) is seeking a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician for Sumter, SC to troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

You will read schematics, work with PLCs and drive systems, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in safety programs while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in a multi-craft industrial maintenance role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and drive systems
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including AC/DC circuits, sensors and VFDs
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Experience using multimeters, diagnostic equipment and hand/power tools
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose problems involving motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, sensors, relays and VFDs
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on AC/DC circuits, sensors and industrial controls
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Assist with PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting and interface with automation systems
• Install, align and commission machinery and equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Calibrate and repair instrumentation and control systems as needed
• Weld, fabricate and machine small components when required
• Participate in equipment troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Work with Production and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
• Document completed work through CMMS or maintenance logs
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all plant safety procedures
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives throughout the facility

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Motors & drives

Safety procedures

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Welding

Industrial maintenance

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical diploma or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Sumter, South Carolina | Full-Time | On-Site

About EMS-CHEMIE

EMS-CHEMIE is a global specialty chemical company focused on high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. With operations around the world, we develop and manufacture advanced materials used across a wide range of demanding industrial and consumer applications.

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team in Sumter, SC.

If you are an experienced industrial maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems and keeping a manufacturing operation running reliably, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic PLC-controlled systems.

This is a hands-on industrial maintenance position supporting production and packaging equipment. You will troubleshoot equipment failures, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, repair and install machinery, and work closely with Production and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and plant uptime.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose problems involving motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, sensors, relays and VFDs
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on AC/DC circuits, sensors and industrial controls
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Assist with PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting and interface with automation systems
• Install, align and commission machinery and equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Calibrate and repair instrumentation and control systems as needed
• Weld, fabricate and machine small components when required
• Participate in equipment troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Work with Production and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
• Document completed work through CMMS or maintenance logs
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all plant safety procedures
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives throughout the facility

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in a multi-craft industrial maintenance role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and drive systems
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including AC/DC circuits, sensors and VFDs
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Experience using multimeters, diagnostic equipment and hand/power tools
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical diploma or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics or a related field
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
• Welding experience, including MIG/TIG/Stick
• OSHA 30 certification
• Powered Industrial Truck and aerial-lift certification

This position works in an active production/industrial environment and may involve exposure to noise, heat, cold and moving machinery.

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods
• Climb ladders and work in confined spaces as needed
• Work overtime and weekends when required
• Participate in an on-call rotation

Why Join EMS-CHEMIE?

This is an opportunity to bring your multi-craft maintenance skills to an established international manufacturing organization where safety, equipment reliability and technical expertise matter.

You'll work with a broad range of industrial equipment and technologies and have the opportunity to troubleshoot real manufacturing challenges rather than performing routine building maintenance.

If you're a hands-on industrial maintenance technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, we encourage you to apply.

EMS-CHEMIE (North America) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable state or federal law.