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Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Knowles Precision Devices · Liberty, SC · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility utilities, and supporting systems.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using advanced diagnostic tools and technical expertise.
  • Complete and document maintenance work orders in the CMMS, ensuring accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and downtime.
  • Install, align, calibrate, and commission machinery and equipment following OEM specifications and safety standards.
  • Support process engineers and production teams in resolving equipment issues and improving equipment performance.
  • Aid in maintaining spare parts inventory and identifying critical spare needs in coordination with the Maintenance Planner.
  • Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash safety, confined space procedures, and PPE use.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives (RCA, 5-Why, TPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Read, understand, and apply mechanical/electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals during troubleshooting and repair.
  • Provide shift coverage, respond to emergency maintenance calls, and support production needs during off-hours or overtime when required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

  • Industrial maintenance experience at a Technician II or III level, preferably in a manufacturing or high-precision environment.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with motors, drives, sensors, relays, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
  • Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, thermal cameras, vibration analyzers, and alignment tools.
  • Experience working with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with capacitor manufacturing equipment such as winding machines, ovens, presses, coating systems, and vacuum systems is a plus.
  • Knowledge of TPM, 5S, lean principles, and reliability-focused maintenance best practices.
  • Strong understanding of safety procedures, including LOTO, hazard communication, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM technical documentation.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and overtime to support production demands.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

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