Resident Maintenance Technician 3 (Beech Island)

KION•Beech Island, SC

About The Position

Dematic is hiring a Resident Maintenance Technician 3 in Beech Island, South Carolina, to maintain and repair material handling equipment. The technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots electrical and mechanical issues, responds to service calls, and documents work in an asset management system. The role works a rotating schedule covering Sunday through Saturday, with front shift hours of 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and back shift hours of 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required, with flexibility to cover multiple shifts and holiday hours as needed. The posted base pay range is $28.00–$33.50. Final compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Dematic lists career development, competitive compensation and benefits, pay transparency, and global opportunities among what it offers. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and problem solving.
Proficiency in PLC communications and equipment management software.
Familiarity with schematics and panel assembly drawings, PLCs and HMIs, and implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects.
Proven experience in the area of responsibility and successful demonstration of the position's key responsibilities.
Able to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head regularly.
Able to occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products weighing up to 100 pounds.
Able to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
Able to stand and walk for up to 10–12 hours.
Flexibility to cover multiple shifts and holiday hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or vocational technical training.
Specialized skill training or certification.
2–3 years of troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain material handling equipment, including tracking belts and adjusting, replacing, and lubricating components.
Complete preventive maintenance routines, documentation, and procedures.
Use electrical test equipment to troubleshoot electrical circuitry.
Create and close work orders in the asset management system, recording labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
Troubleshoot semi-complex problems and determine the resources needed to resolve them.
Locate and track spare parts from inventory.
Perform routine maintenance and equipment testing to ensure equipment meets specifications.
Respond to service calls and correct equipment failures and faults.
Identify problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.