Maintenance Technician Jobs in South Carolina

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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LGG Industrial

Warehouse Technician

Receives incoming shipments into inventory, posts in online system and places items in warehouse Picks product in warehouse and prepares items for delivery or shipping using automated bagging machine...

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

006394-Maint Mechanic I (Preventative Maintenance Technician)

  • Mauldin, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mauldin, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us: Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

  • Columbia, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 18 days ago

and timely manner that exceeds customers expectations Provides general repair work on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine...

Maintenance Technician - Hiring Now!

  • Kinards, SC
  • moments ago
  • Kinards, SC
  • moments ago

In general, all Maintenance Technician roles are required to plan and perform all maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant property, equipment, machinery, and tools in good operating...

Maintenance Engineer

  • Wellford, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wellford, SC
  • 7 hours ago

Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will be working on fully automated Material Handling Equipment, including conveyors, sorting machines, cranes, transfer machines...

Maintenance Technician

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TMC Transportation - TN/Career Site Columbia, SC (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC Transportation is the nation's largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company....

May be required to set up and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....

Maintenance Technician

  • York, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • York, SC
  • 1 day ago

Maintenance Technician PeopleShare York, SC, US 5h ago APPLY TODAY! We're hiring now!...

Actuator Technician

  • Cayce, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 1 day ago

Apply Benefits Insurance-Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, and Children) Company-Paid Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. 401k with...

Maintenance Technician

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 1 day ago

technician in a production environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience....

Maintenance Technician- $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: The Maintenance Technician at Mars Petcare will work on a wide range of equipment including bucket elevators screw conveyors, drag chain conveyors, hammermills, scales, extruders, dryers...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Maintenance Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Amazon Maintenance Technician
Amazon maintenance technician candidates will take one of two tests in their hiring process: The Amazon Ramsay Maintenance Technician Test is a highly professional test conducted exclusively for...
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In this two-week course, youll discover how to test software and how to measure the success of a system from a function and security standpoint. Evaluate a range of secure development platforms,...
Biomedical Equipment: Repair, Maintenance and Healthcare Technology Management
Develop the skills required to effectively maintain and troubleshoot hospital-based devices, and strengthen your knowledge of effective methods of managing the life cycle of biomedical equipment...

Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in South Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.8%
Bachelor's Degree
23.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in South Carolina
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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