Job Description

Overview

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, the Advanced Maintenance Technician independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of CNC, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment, contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving spindles, bearings, ball screws, gearboxes, and drive systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, and VFDs.
  • Perform PLC-based troubleshooting using I/O status, fault codes, and basic online monitoring.
  • Recover and restart CNC and robotic systems following equipment faults or process upsets.
  • Support robotic cells including tooling, alignment, and basic safety validation.
  • Perform precision alignment, leveling, and calibration of equipment.
  • Fabricate and repair components using manual machining, cutting, fitting, and welding.
  • Execute MIG welding and basic TIG welding for equipment and fixture repair.
  • Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and moderate rebuild activities.
  • Accurately document work, root cause, and recommendations in CMMS.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and informal mentoring to junior technicians.
  • Adhere to all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

  • Approximately 5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills across rotating and precision equipment.
  • Solid AC/DC electrical diagnostic skills.
  • Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, fault diagnostics, safe recovery).
  • Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
  • Experience with CNC equipment maintenance and automated production systems.
  • Competent use of precision measurement tools and alignment equipment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Technical certificate or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Technology is preferred.
  • Experience in high-mix or automated manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Exposure to robotic programming interfaces or advanced CNC diagnostics is preferred.
  • Reliability, TPM, or continuous improvement experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Available Shift: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday - Friday) plus overtime as needed.
  • Estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $38.00.
  • This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k