Senior Technician: Baggage Systems & Boarding Bridges Lead

Daifuku North America; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Charleston, SC area to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. You will diagnose equipment failures, read manuals, and ensure safe operation while guiding junior staff.

A valid driver’s license and ability to work non-traditional hours are required, with prior airport experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Prior airport environment preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, routine and emergency maintenance; clear jams and adjust equipment.
• Monitor system operation and diagnose failures to keep equipment safe.
• Provide direction and mentoring to maintenance staff; may act as lead when required.
• Read repair manuals and schematics; follow supervisor instructions.
• Maintain safety training and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Mentoring

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PLC logic

Industrial electrical controls

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Daifuku North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Charleston, SC area to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. You will diagnose equipment failures, read manuals, and ensure safe operation while guiding junior staff.

A valid driver’s license and ability to work non-traditional hours are required, with prior airport experience preferred.