What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Reliability Technician -- Hydraulics, Pneumatics & VFDs position at HTI?
What if your next move put you at the heart of a world-class automotive operation?
HTI is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer in Piedmont, SC to hire a Plant Reliability Technician. You’ll be trusted to keep production machinery, facility infrastructure, and utilities in top condition—on the shifts where reliability matters most.
Where and when- Location: Piedmont, SC
- Shifts: 2nd or 3rd
- Pay: up to $32.38/hour (DOE) $2.00/hour off-shift differential
- Do you read mechanical and electrical drawings and instantly see the fix?
- Can you overhaul a hydraulic circuit, chase down a pneumatic leak, and get the line back up?
- Are you comfortable jumping from VFD diagnostics to servo motor repairs?
- Will you mentor others while keeping 5S standards rock solid?
- Interpret prints to isolate faults and restore equipment quickly
- Repair/modify hydraulic and pneumatic systems; replace bearings, bushings, and slides
- Troubleshoot pumps and motors; service air compressors, chillers, evaporators, and coolant systems
- Repair servo amplifiers and motors with minimal assistance
- Weld (MIG/TIG/stick) for repairs/improvements; fabricate with shear, brake, saws, drills
- Use PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement corrective actions
- Maintain CNC turning centers and grinders, including performing machine backups
- Diagnose and service VFDs and motors
- Analyze machine performance after rebuilds/refurbs; fine-tune as needed
- Order parts and manage schedules with little supervision
- Apply 5S across maintenance and facility areas; coordinate spare parts with rebuild shops
- Train teammates; support project crews and facilities
- Associate’s degree (two-year college/technical school) preferred; OR 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience without a degree
- Advanced mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and strong fabrication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to train and assist others
- Mechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems & component repair
- Industrial electrical experience: installation, troubleshooting, and repair
- Comfort with 120/208/240/480V power
- Pneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulic systems & components
- Electrical schematics reading; electrical panel installation
- Equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting; equipment repair & maintenance
- Electrical systems & diagnostics for heavy equipment
- Automotive manufacturing systems familiarity
- CNC automation solutions (Fanuc)
- Multimeters
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- PLCs: Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens
- HMIs and conveyor systems
- Servo motors
- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
- 401(k) with match
- EAP, LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
- Competitive vacation package
If you thrive under pressure and take pride in getting complex equipment back online, this is your next step with HTI in Piedmont, SC.
Salary : $2 - $32