Industrial Maintenance Technician (Dayshift)

Wasserstrom•Fountain Inn, SC

About The Position

Wasserstrom is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and perform general upkeep on manufacturing equipment, machinery, tools, and facility systems. The technician troubleshoots mechanical issues, performs preventive maintenance, and supports equipment reliability and safe operation. The role uses hand and power tools to diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace components, and works with management and teammates to identify maintenance needs, communicate concerns, and complete work promptly. The technician also helps maintain supplies and materials and keeps work areas clean and safe. The position covers electrical repairs, automation support, mechanical repairs, and fluid-power systems. Work includes troubleshooting 480V three-phase power distribution, motors, VFDs, relays, and switches; reading ladder logic to diagnose PLC issues; repairing mechanical assemblies such as gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and conveyors; and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The technician documents work in a CMMS, supports equipment installation and movement, and coordinates outside repairs as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of related experience and/or training.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Proficiency with digital multimeters, precision alignment tools, calipers, indicators, and standard hand and power tools.
Ability to interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and fluid-power diagrams.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 of an inch and add and subtract fractions.
Communicates effectively, asks for and offers help when needed, and works independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented, organized, able to meet quality standards, prioritize work, and complete tasks on time.
Problem-solving skills, including gathering and analyzing information and generating suggestions for improving work.
Observes and follows safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and routine service on manufacturing equipment, machinery, tools, and facility systems.
Document work orders and completed maintenance in the CMMS.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime.
Respond to maintenance requests and communicate repair concerns to management.
Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power distribution, AC/DC motors, VFDs, relays, and switches.
Read ladder logic to diagnose PLC issues and replace faulty sensors or I/O cards.
Rebuild and align gearboxes, pumps, compressors, conveyors, sprockets, and high-speed bearings.
Repair hydraulic valves, cylinders, and pneumatic systems, including tracing leaks and replacing seals.
Support equipment installation, setup, and movement, and coordinate outside repairs.
Maintain work areas, tools, parts, and supplies in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Follow required safety procedures and perform other tasks as needed to support operations.