Maintenance Electrical Technician- PLC/ Control (1st Shift)

Trane Italia • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician maintains manufacturing machinery and facility-related equipment. The role repairs automated computerized machine controls and maintains and repairs machines, equipment, buildings, and grounds. It is an on-site position, five days per week, and is identified as safety sensitive. The listed base pay is $33.00 per hour; the position is not incentive-eligible or sales-commission eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong electrical skills.
• Comprehension of schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal company personnel and external associates, including by telephone.
• Mobility within the work facility.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial machinery.
• Three or more years of maintenance experience.
• Controls experience.
• Self-starter, motivated to maintain building and machine uptime through strong preventative activities.
• Willingness to change, flex, and learn.
• Self-motivation.
• Teamwork.
• Pride in work.
• Innovation.
• Customer focus.
• Critical thinking.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Adherence to standard work.

Responsibilities

• Make major electrical, mechanical, and construction repairs and installations using schematics and/or blueprint interpretation.
• Troubleshoot drive-related issues to the component level for Fanuc, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and other brands of controllers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot machine programs to understand equipment faults.
• Determine root causes of failures, recommend preventive actions, and document findings in work order comments and history.
• Troubleshoot faults and other issues within a PLC program.
• Carry out preventative maintenance procedures.
• Communicate consistently with internal customers about equipment status in the shop.
• Advise the supervisor when outside services are needed and work with service representatives on equipment and controls repair and installation.
• Demonstrate competency in several crafts and perform handyman work across trades.
• Prepare bills of materials for jobs requiring significant material use and initiate purchase requisitions.
• Use material-handling equipment, including hoists, carts, lifts, forklift trucks, and hand trucks, to move light- to heavy-weight materials.
• Use lockout/tagout devices as required by the plant LOTO Plan.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and family, effective on day one.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED