Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Area (Onsite)

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $28.71 per hour or DOE Plus Bonus

Shift Details: Schedule:

Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Swing Shift (Days/Nights, Weekends & Holidays)

A world-leading producer of amorphous metal ribbon is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians for a fast-paced 24/7 metal melting manufacturing plant. Since the 1970s, the company has pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal using a proprietary rapid-solidification process that cools molten alloy at approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and service to all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and mechanical systems used in amorphous metal production. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Work safely and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow all safety, pollution, toxic waste, and environmental regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Repair and maintain electrical and electronic systems including digital/analog circuitry, inverters, AC/DC drive systems, PLCs, lasers, and power distribution systems.
• Repair and maintain mechanical systems including cranes, balers, casting, winding, and packaging equipment.
• Maintain troubleshooting guides and assist with root-cause failure analysis.
• Help write work instructions, procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Utilize CMMS to schedule work and complete predictive/proactive maintenance tasks.
• Operate welding, cutting, and burning equipment as needed.
• Serve as a member of the emergency response team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and schematics; use equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5, 500, and 5000.
• Basic understanding of PLC communication networks.
• Ability to perform loop tuning for process optimization.
• Troubleshooting down to computer interface and board-level controllers.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take a leadership role when assisting operations with equipment challenges.
• Strong problem-identification, analysis, and solution-implementation skills.
• Ability to use respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Education, Training & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance including electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and AC inverters.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley Logics 5, 500, and 5000 software.

*ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement

This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person.

Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (company match up to 8% after one year)
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• 2 Weeks of Vacation
• 4 Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Advancement/Career Path Opportunities
• Bonus Eligible