Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - Paint

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC)

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston sucht einen Maintenance-Multi-Craft-Technician, der Produktionsanlagen wartet und Ausfallzeiten minimiert. Sie arbeiten an elektrischen, mechanischen und steuerungstechnischen Systemen, führen Modernisierungen durch und unterstützen den Produktionsfluss.

Sie besitzen fundierte Kenntnisse in Elektrik, Pneumatik, Hydraulik und PLC-Programmierung, arbeiten eigenständig und koordinieren mit Teams in der Fertigung.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience
Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
Indirectly relevant experience: experience working with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, working toward a related degree or certification

Responsibilities

Perform repair work including necessary disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment
Perform equipment PM tasks to ensure manufacturer recommended specifications are maintained
Maintains repair and maintenance records
Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, run conduit, install electrical equipment
Use VOM and related equipment to identify electrical problems
Identify and analyze errors and malfunctions on production equipment
Maintain PLCs, 24V control circuits, 480V 3-phase systems, 4-20mA circuits, VFDs, PC controllers
Construct or design equipment with PLC, BUS-Systems, Network Technology, Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems
Daily equipment checks and performance monitoring
Optimize resources and installations, plan improvements
Change processes and parameters; modify hardware/software
Perform cycle time analysis and optimization
Interact with associates in assigned production areas
Procurement of materials and service providers
Travel and/or overtime may be required
All other duties to support business needs

Skills

Industrial electricity & hydraulics

PLC/BUS knowledge

Robotics experience (Kuka, Durr)

Strong communication

Conveyor system maintenance

Pumping system maintenance

Oven & paint booth maintenance

Basic computer skills

Siemens S7 PLC logic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant certificate

Associates degree (relevant)

Tools

VOM

Electrical testing equipment

PLC programming tools

Job description

Aufgaben

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview

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

Responsibilities

Perform repair work including necessary disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment
Perform equipment PM tasks to ensure manufacturer recommended specifications are maintained
Maintains repair and maintenance records
Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed
Must understand how to use VOM and other tested related equipment to identify electrical problems
Identifying and analyzing errors and malfunctions such as to related items below:
Intermittent/inconsistent electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment
PLC’s, 24v control circuits, 480v 3phase systems, 4-20ma circuits, VFD’s, PC controllers, and fieldbus 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. If necessary, adjust PLC programming and utilize PLC to troubleshoot issues. Independently construct or design equipment with use of PLC, BUS-Systems, Network Technology, Mechanical Components, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Cooling/Lubrication Systems
Daily equipment checks, monitoring production equipment performance
Optimizing resources and installations (idea generation and planning)
Changing processes
Changing process parameters
Changing hardware
Modification of software (PLC, PC, etc.)
Perform cycle time analysis and optimize as needed
Interact with and support associates within assigned production areas
Procurement of operative materials, equipment, and service providers
Travel and/or overtime may be required
All other duties as required to support business needs

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of industrial AC/DC electricity [24V – 480V], mechanical, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics required
Experience changing out bearing and motors preferred
Basic computer skills required (i.e. 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 preferred (i.e. Maxon Gas Train)
Pumping system maintenance experience preferred
Conveyor system maintenance experience preferred
Strong communications skills (listening, speaking, writing)
Siemens S7 PLC logic knowledge – preferred

Qualifikationen

High School Diploma or GED required

Required: 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience
Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
Indirectly relevant experience: experience working with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, working toward a related degree or certification

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

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.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV Charleston”) is a Ladson, South Carolina–based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The Sprinter plant officially opened in 2018 and serves as a key part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network. MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in this network to produce the all-new eSprinter, beginning in 2024. The company also continues to invest in the local community through donations to non-profits and schools, as well as active support of STEM education initiatives and volunteer programs.

Since 2006, Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the United States. In 2025, the plant celebrated the assembly of the 5,000,000th Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz global production network. The U.S. remains the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.

https://mbvcharleston.com/

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