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Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We have multiple Electro-Mechanical (Mult-Craft) Maintenance Technician positions available at production/manufacturing facilities in the Columbia and Blythewood areas. **The positions range from $28 - $40/hr, across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. We have Direct Hire and Contract-to-Hire positions available** .

Responsibilities

+ Install and repair systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery.

+ Conduct electrical and mechanical maintenance.

+ Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

+ Service and repair gearboxes and variable frequency drives.

+ Troubleshoot and program PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley systems.

+ Operate and maintain Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems.

Essential Skills

+ Proficient in PLC troubleshooting and maintenance.

+ Ability to read Ladder Logic to diagnose / repair PLC issues.

+ Skilled in electrical maintenance and industrial electrical maintenance.

+ Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

+ Ability to work with gearboxes, conveyors, and variable frequency drives.

+ Knowledgeable in HMI and Allen Bradley systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Electrical maintenance certification is desirable.

+ Experience in automation maintenance.

+ Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the opportunity for a performance-based raise after a 90-day evaluation period, fostering a rewarding and motivating work experience.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility, offering a dynamic and hands-on environment with advanced industrial technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.