Reliability-Focused Industrial Maintenance Technician

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team in the United States. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime and efficiency, performing preventive maintenance and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with company and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on work, collaboration with production, engineering, and vendors, and adherence to OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred (Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology or related).
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production support requests to restore operations efficiently.
• Install, modify, and maintain machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Perform inspections and identify opportunities for equipment improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation within maintenance systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams, engineering, and external vendors to complete repairs and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and Vertiv safety policies.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, notifying leadership when replenishment is required.
• Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints/schematics

Teamwork/communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Welding tools

MEWP operation

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team in the United States. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime and efficiency, performing preventive maintenance and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with company and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on work, collaboration with production, engineering, and vendors, and adherence to OSHA