Maintenance Technician III

Silfab Solar - Fort Mill, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Mill, SC

About the position

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment to ensure optimal operating performance. This role involves collaborating with the shift lead and team members on electrical and mechanical projects, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to maximize operating performance and assist with maintaining electrical spare parts' inventory levels.
• Perform repairs on equipment to restore it to proper and safe working conditions.
• Perform installation, set up, modification, and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.
• Read/write electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Ensure the production schedule is not jeopardized due to machine breakdown or unsafe operating conditions and inform the Maintenance Manager about changes in electric circuits and update original diagrams.
• Follow LOCK OUT procedure on unsafe machines/machines being serviced.
• Adhere to work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance systems by filling in required forms and organizing the workplace to comply with housekeeping requirements.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to all production equipment as required.
• Complete electrical and mechanical projects based on direction given from the Maintenance Supervisor as required by government regulation.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations always.
• Initiate and complete all other jobs, projects, and special assignments as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety.
• Repair and replace electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic and electronic components such as motors, contactors, relays, timers, types of switches, PLCs, light curtains, motor controls, and valves.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience within a related role.
• Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics and ladder/function block logic.
• Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contactors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches, and proximity sensors.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• At least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/industrial environment with multiple priorities.
• A certificate from a technical trade school or military experience in lieu of or related subject.

Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program