Production Maintenance Technician

Stäubli • Duncan, SC

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About The Position

Stäubli Corporation is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician III to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facilities. The technician works closely with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to support efficient production, minimize downtime, and advance continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Production Manager and requires the ability to perform tasks with very limited supervision.

The role includes preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; diagnosis and repair of equipment failures; machine changeovers and setups; equipment performance monitoring; and support for upgrades, installations, and optimization projects. The technician also maintains maintenance records, supports maintenance program development, monitors spare-parts needs, and follows company safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.

The schedule involves work shifts, with hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. This is a salary, non-exempt role eligible for overtime.

Requirements

• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and production machinery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, reliability, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivation and strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Technical understanding and manual dexterity.
• Careful and methodical work style.
• Professional etiquette in in-person, phone, and email conversations.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects, including lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to wear or change into clean-room clothing and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an assembly, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and make timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments, and equipment setups.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Support production teams in resolving equipment-related issues.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and meets production requirements.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to maintenance plans.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor spare-parts inventory and identify replacement-part requirements.
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and projects.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce downtime, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment optimization projects.
• Help coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform tasks with very limited supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed