MAINTENANCE TECH III

Knowles Corporation • Liberty, SC

6h

About The Position

As a Maintenance Tech III one will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operations in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Industrial maintenance experience at a Technician II or III level, preferably in a manufacturing or high-precision environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with motors, drives, sensors, relays, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, thermal cameras, vibration analyzers, and alignment tools.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, lean principles, and reliability-focused maintenance best practices.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, including LOTO, hazard communication, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and overtime to support production demands.
• Minimum education – High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with capacitor manufacturing equipment such as winding machines, ovens, presses, coating systems, and vacuum systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility utilities, and supporting systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using advanced diagnostic tools and technical expertise.
• Complete and document maintenance work orders in the CMMS, ensuring accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and downtime.
• Install, align, calibrate, and commission machinery and equipment following OEM specifications and safety standards.
• Support process engineers and production teams in resolving equipment issues and improving equipment performance.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and identifying critical spare needs in coordination with the Maintenance Planner.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash safety, confined space procedures, and PPE use.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives (RCA, 5-Why, TPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read, understand, and apply mechanical/electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals during troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide shift coverage, respond to emergency maintenance calls, and support production needs during off-hours or overtime when required.

What This Job Offers

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