Multicraft Maintenance Technician - Aiken, SC

Work180; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Crafts to uphold plant equipment reliability and safety. You will perform preventive, reactive, and predictive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems to keep machinery running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot PLC-driven equipment, read schematics, and implement root-cause solutions. The role requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret work orders and production reports.
• Ability to pass OSHA respiratory test.
• Must have own required tools to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, reactive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Read, interpret, and program PLC controllers and languages.
• Determine root causes and implement preventive actions.
• Perform electrical/mechanical fabrication and alterations.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and fluid levels; replace filters.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic

Reading PLC programs

Safety compliance OSHA

Electrical wiring/installation

Education

Trade School (required)

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Crafts performs a variety of maintenance tasks to keep the plant and the machinery operating.

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Working safely on a variety of equipment to carry out preventive, reactive and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting electronic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment (including, turret punches, laser, Mechanical/hydraulic power presses, and other specialized equipment).
• Reading, interpreting, and programming PLC controllers and languages.
• Determining root cause of equipment failures and developing preventative measures.
• Performing electrical/mechanical fabrication and alterations.
• Diagnosing machine operation failures and downtime utilizing machine manuals, PLCs, and other tools, including diagrams, wiring layouts, blueprints, schematics etc.
• Inspecting, operating, or testing machinery/equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Using tools ranging from common hand and power tools (hammers, hoists, drills etc.) to precision measuring instruments.
• Assembling, installing, or repairing wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, machinery, or equipment.
• Inspecting drives, motors, and belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or performing other maintenance actions.
• Performing preventative maintenance throughout the plant.
• Opening the plant by unlocking doors, turning on lights, starting air compressors, starting ovens and washer, light burner when ready, and turning on welding gas; and closing the plant by doing the opposite of opening responsibilities.
• Operating fork truck/tow motor, hoists, scissors lifts and overhead lefts.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Trade School (required)
• Ability to use inspections of equipment to ensure the quality of the parts being produced. Must be equipped with all required tools to perform the functions of their job
• Ability to physically do the work requiring frequent standing, bending and lifting to 20 lbs. frequently and 40 – 60 lbs. occasionally
• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare simple production reports
• Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machine and inspect parts, and manual dexterity to operate the equipment properly
• Ability to pass the respiratory test per OSHA requirement

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.