Inventory Technician

About the role

Maddox is the nation’s leading provider of electrical transformers to the commercial and industrial market, with primary locations in South Carolina, Washington State, Texas, Idaho, and Ohio. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest‑growing companies in America for the past 8 years, Maddox was founded on Christian values and invests in people, processes, and culture. As an Inventory Technician you will work in a storage and staging yard environment, testing and evaluating liquid‑filled transformers in a fast‑paced, hands‑on role that is not an assembly‑line factory job.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical test equipment and power tools to test, evaluate, disassemble, troubleshoot, and perform quality control on electrical transformers.
• Document test results, mechanical condition, dimensions, and accessories for each transformer.
• Operate forklifts and cranes to organize inventory, load, and unload transformers from flatbed trucks.
• Work primarily on your feet, outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Work 40‑45 hours per week on a 5‑day schedule, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday‑Friday, with occasional paid overtime during peak seasons.
• Meet basic physical requirements for a heavy‑equipment environment (90%+ of time on feet and outdoors).
• Occasional exposure to confined spaces.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, follow written instructions, and operate a computer or tablet.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in welding, fabrication, general shop/mechanical skills, or auto body prep/paint is valued.
• Willingness to invest in training for early‑career candidates with the right attitude and ambition.

Skills

• Enjoy working with your hands to fix things and troubleshoot problems.
• Comfortable with online documentation and web‑based software systems (computer & smartphone).
• Excellent communicator in‑person, over the phone, and via email.
• Quick learner, not a know‑it‑all.

Benefits

• Paid time‑off, paternity/maternity leave.
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 8% of wages.
• Health & wellness benefits (insurance or cash‑in‑lieu options).
• Paid holidays, PTO, and family‑life gifts.
• Vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.
• Comprehensive full‑time benefits package averaging $20,000+ per year (varies by age, family size, eligibility).

Pay

Annual range: $56,000 – $72,000 USD (wages + bonus).

Schedule

40‑45 hours per week, 5‑day schedule, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday‑Friday (day‑time only). Additional paid overtime may be available and occasionally mandatory during peak seasons.