Equipment Maintenance Technician III

Proterra•Greer, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide comprehensive maintenance support to Proterra’s Maintenance Supervisor and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing a full range of technical solutions to client groups at the site and be in an environment where you can have a greater impact. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborate with team members located at the manufacturing facility. As strategic partners, the Maintenance team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company. We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day. We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team. We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day! This position will be part of the Maintenance team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing operations. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborate with team members located at the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Mechatronics degree and/or 5 years of experience working with automation assembly lines (i.e., mechanically, electrically or pneumatics).
Demonstrated experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)
Hands-on experience with industrial robots (Fanuc and Universal Robots preferred)
Familiarity with CMMS platforms for work order management and documentation (MaintainX, Maximo, SAP, etc)
Experience participating in or leading CI activities such as Kaizen, 5S, RCA, or FMEA
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call as required by production needs
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust / credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent English, written and verbal, communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform highly diversified duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of production and automation equipment
Diagnose and resolve emergency and unscheduled equipment failures with urgency and accuracy, minimizing production impact
Execute scheduled preventative maintenance plans to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues leveraging mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skillsets
Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to perform required maintenance
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of PLC logic and utilize that knowledge to troubleshoot equipment independently and support others in troubleshooting activities
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems, servo drives, vision systems, HMI components, control network components, and motor controls
Accurately document all maintenance activities including work performed, parts used, root cause findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS or applicable system
Communicate effectively across shifts and with engineering, operations, and automation teams to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer
Actively participate in continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and PM optimization initiatives — contributing ideas and driving solutions that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
Support the development and refinement of standard work and preventative maintenance procedures based on field experience and equipment data
Use a variety of hand and power tools, testing equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively
Comply with all safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards
Perform other duties as assigned by management