Job Description

In this position you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing various industrial machinery and equipment including hydraulic systems, gearboxes, conveyor equipment, vibrating feeders, hammer mills, cranes, and mechanical drives. You will utilize hand tools, measuring devices, and power tools such as drill presses, saws, grinders, and pipe cutting equipment. Your responsibilities will also involve welding, burning, and metal joining tasks, alongside operating cranes and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot & repair (electrical): 480V 3‑phase, motors, VFDs/soft starts, sensors, photo eyes, relays, control circuits, basic PLC I/O and fault tracing (Allen‑Bradley preferred).Troubleshoot & repair (mechanical): Conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, chains/sprockets, pumps, seals, hydraulics/pneumatics; light fabrication (welding, torch, drill press) where permitted.Preventive/Predictive maintenance: Execute PMs, document findings, recommend follow‑ups; support PdM (vibration, IR, ultrasound) if in place.Root cause & continuous improvement: Identify recurring issues, collaborate with production engineering, and implement corrective actions to boost MTBF and OEE.Safety & compliance: Strictly follow LOTO, arc‑flash/NFPA 70E practices, machine guarding, and facility procedures; escalate hazards immediately.Documentation: Use CMMS to log work orders, parts usage, and downtime codes; update prints/as‑built notes as needed.Collaboration: Partner with operators and shift leadership to plan repairs around production; mentor junior techs when applicable.

Preferred Skills:

3-5 years in industrial maintenance (multi‑craft), preferably in high‑speed manufacturing, distribution, or process environments.Read schematics; safely use multimeters/megohm testers; diagnose 24VDC–480VAC circuits; replace/align motors, encoders, and sensors.Precision alignment, belt/chain drives, pneumatic valves/actuators, hydraulic power units, lubrication best practices.CMMS proficiency; comfortable with laptops/HMIs; basic PLC exposure (fault codes, force/monitor I/O).LOTO, energized work boundaries, and risk assessments baked into your routine.Allen‑Bradley PLC/HMI experience, VFD parameterization, MIG/TIG or stick welding, forklift/aerial lift certification, familiar with 5S/TPM.Education/Certs: HS diploma or GED required; technical diploma, apprenticeship, or journeyman credential preferred.Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $81494.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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