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Maintenance Electrical Technician- PLC/ Control (1st Shift)

Trane Inc
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

 

 

Job Summary: 

  The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for maintaining manufacturing machinery and facility-related equipment. Will engage in repairing automated computerized machine controls and in repairing and maintaining machines, equipment, buildings, and grounds.

Responsibilities: 

  • Makes major electrical, mechanical, and construction repairs and installations involving schematics and/or blueprint interpretation.
  • Troubleshot drive-related issues to the component level for Fanuc, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and other brands of controllers.
  • Monitors and troubleshoots machine programs to understand equipment faults.
  • Determines the root cause of failures and recommends preventive actions.  Communicates the same through the work order system comments/history.
  • Troubleshoot faults and other issues within a PLC program
  • Carries out preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Communicates consistently with internal customers about equipment status in the shop.
  • Advises supervisor of needs for outside services and works with service representatives on equipment and controls repair and installation. Shows competency in several crafts and performs handyman aspects in all trades.
  • Prepares bills of materials for jobs requiring significant material use and initiates purchase requisitions.
  • Uses various material handling equipment such as hoists, carts, lifts, forklift trucks, and hand trucks in moving light to heavy-weight material.
  • Uses a variety of lockout/tagout devices as required by the plant LOTO Plan.   

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  •  Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or equivalent preferred.
  •  Experience with Industrial Machinery preferred.
  • Three (3) plus years of experience in Maintenance is preferred.
  • Controls Experience is preferred
  • Strong mechanical skills.
  •  Strong Electrical Skills
  • Comprehension of schematics/blueprints.
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic/pneumatic systems
  • Self-starter and motivated to maintain building/machines to 100% uptime via strong preventative activities.
  •   Willingness to change, flex, and learn
  •   Self-motivated
  •   Teamwork
  •   Work Pride
  •   Innovative
  •   Customer Focused
  •   Critical Thinking
  •   Mechanical Aptitude
  •   Basic Computer Skills
  •   Standard Work Adherence

Key Competencies: 

  •   Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.  Mobility within the work facility. 

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$33.00

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:


  • Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
  • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
  • 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations


Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Salary : $33

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