Resident Maintenance Technician 3 (Beech Island)

Kion Group AG; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic in Beech Island, SC, is seeking an Electrical Mechanical Technician III to perform maintenance on material handling equipment. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, read schematics and drawings, and support commissioning of projects.

The role requires 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience and familiarity with PLCs and HMIs. The position operates on a rotating shift schedule with potential overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in industrial maintenance and related fields.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Familiar with PLC communications and equipment management software.
• Able to read schematics and panel drawings; experienced with PLCs and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including belt tracking and component replacement.
• Complete preventative maintenance routines with documentation.
• Use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot circuits.
• Create and close work orders in asset management system with labor hours and parts used.
• Troubleshoot and resolve semi-complex problems; identify required resources.
• Locate and track spare parts from inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance and equipment testing to meet specifications.
• Respond to service calls and correct equipment faults.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

PLC communications

Equipment management software

Schematic drawings

Panel assembly drawings

PLCs and HMIs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Assoc. degree or vocational training (preferred)

Tools

PLC software

HMIs

Asset management software

Job description

Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Mechanical Technician 3 in Beech Island SC. Candidates will have a minimum of 4+ years' experience in Industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance, Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting, problem solving. Qualified candidates are proficient in PLC communications, Equipment Management Software. Familiar with schematic and panel assembly drawings, working with PLCs and HMIs, and implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects. Acts as a material handling technician on all equipment that is installed.

This is a rotating shift working Sunday through Saturday, Front Shift 7:00am -7:30pm, Back Shift 7:00pm-7:30am. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.

We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $28.00 - $33.50 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

What You Will Do

• Repair and maintenance of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including belt tracking, component adjustment/replacement, component lubrication, etc.
• Complete preventative maintenance routines, documentation, and procedures.
• Use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot electrical circuitry.
• Create and close work orders into asset management system with appropriate data to include labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
• Troubleshoot semi-complex problems and understand resources needed to resolve them.
• Locate and track spare parts from inventory.
• Performs routine maintenance and equipment testing to ensure they meet specifications.
• Respond to service calls and correct equipment failures and faults.
• Identify problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organizations.

What We Are Looking For

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically, an associate degree or vocational technical training is preferred.
• Specialized skill training/certification preferred.
• 2-3 years of troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment preferred.
• Proven experience in area of responsibility and successful demonstration of position and key responsibilities as presented above.
• Able to lift and move material up to 50 pounds each.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Flexibility in covering multiple shifts and holiday hours as required.

#In-post KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.