Plant Reliability Technician — Hydraulics, Pneumatics & VFDs

100Hires, Inc.; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

401(k) with match

EAP, LTD, STD, Life Insurance

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Plant Reliability Technician to keep production machinery, facility infrastructure and utilities in top condition on the shifts where reliability matters most.

You will read mechanical and electrical drawings, overhaul hydraulic and pneumatic systems, service pumps, motors, VFDs and servo amplifiers, weld and fabricate, and work with PLCs, CNCs, HMIs while applying 5S and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in maintenance or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years industrial maintenance experience without a degree acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints to isolate faults and restore equipment quickly.
• Repair/modify hydraulic and pneumatic systems; replace bearings, bushings, and slides.
• Troubleshoot pumps and motors; service air compressors, chillers, evaporators, and coolant systems.
• Repair servo amplifiers and motors with minimal supervision.
• Weld (MIG/TIG/stick) for repairs/improvements; fabricate with shear, brake, saws, drills.
• Use PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain CNC turning centers and grinders, including performing machine backups.
• Diagnose and service VFDs and motors; monitor machine performance after rebuilds/refurbs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding (MIG/TIG)

PLC ladder logic

VFDs & motors

Reading schematics

Team mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in maintenance

Tools

Fanuc

Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi

Siemens

CNC turning centers

HMI systems

Job description

What if your next move put you at the heart of a world-class automotive operation?HTI is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer in Piedmont, SC to hire a Plant Reliability Technician. You’ll be trusted to keep production machinery, facility infrastructure, and utilities in top condition—on the shifts where reliability matters most.Where and whenLocation: Piedmont, SCShifts: 2nd or 3rdPay: up to $32.38/hour (DOE) + $2.00/hour off-shift differentialCould this be you?Do you read mechanical and electrical drawings and instantly see the fix?Can you overhaul a hydraulic circuit, chase down a pneumatic leak, and get the line back up?Are you comfortable jumping from VFD diagnostics to servo motor repairs?Will you mentor others while keeping 5S standards rock solid?Your impactInterpret prints to isolate faults and restore equipment quicklyRepair/modify hydraulic and pneumatic systems; replace bearings, bushings, and slidesTroubleshoot pumps and motors; service air compressors, chillers, evaporators, and coolant systemsRepair servo amplifiers and motors with minimal assistanceWeld (MIG/TIG/stick) for repairs/improvements; fabricate with shear, brake, saws, drillsUse PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement corrective actionsMaintain CNC turning centers and grinders, including performing machine backupsDiagnose and service VFDs and motorsAnalyze machine performance after rebuilds/refurbs; fine-tune as neededOrder parts and manage schedules with little supervisionApply 5S across maintenance and facility areas; coordinate spare parts with rebuild shopsTrain teammates; support project crews and facilitiesQualificationsAssociate’s degree (two-year college/technical school) preferred; OR 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience without a degreeAdvanced mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and strong fabrication abilitiesDemonstrated ability to train and assist othersTechnical toolkitMechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems & component repairIndustrial electrical experience: installation, troubleshooting, and repairComfort with 120/208/240/480V powerPneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulic systems & componentsElectrical schematics reading; electrical panel installationEquipment diagnostics & troubleshooting; equipment repair & maintenanceElectrical systems & diagnostics for heavy equipmentAutomotive manufacturing systems familiarityTech you’ll handleCNC automation solutions (Fanuc)MultimetersVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)PLCs: Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, SiemensHMIs and conveyor systemsServo motorsBenefits that begin earlyMedical, Dental, Vision after 30 days401(k) with matchEAP, LTD, STD, and Life InsuranceCompetitive vacation packageIf you thrive under pressure and take pride in getting complex equipment back online, this is your next step with HTI in Piedmont, SC.