Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician / Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

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Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician / Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Volvo Cars is seeking experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians (Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technicians) to support our Body Shop, Paint Shop, and Final Assembly functions at our Charleston/Ridgeville, South Carolina plant.   The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is directly responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production manufacturing equipment.   

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician / Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician job responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and repairs of complex equipment breakdowns involving mechanical and electrical aspects of machinery.
• Inspects and assesses the functionality of production machines.
• Analyze failures or equipment technical loss causes.
• Perform preventive and corrected maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications (experience and education)

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years directly related work experience in the following areas:

• Hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• The ability to read and interpret manufacturing specifications or work instructions.
• Knowledge of and experience with industrial electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, email), including knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (i.e., SAP or Maximo).
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLCs.
• In lieu of work experience, military experience in a technical field OR an associate degree in a technical field will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Automotive industry
• Experience changing out bearing and motors.
• PLC and Siemens system education and/or experience
• Robotics (ABB, DURR) experience.

• Automated manufacturing

• Pumping system maintenance experience
• Conveyor system maintenance experience
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (i.e., SAP or Maximo).
• Availability to work any shift (weekends, holidays, and overtime).

Skills Assessment:

All candidates must pass a written skills assessment.

 Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D (Required).

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email.  We’re excited to get to know you! 

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
 
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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