Engineering & Maintenance Technician

Location: Rock Hill, SC
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00/8:00 AM – 4:00/5:00 PM (Flexibility Required)
Duration: 6-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire
Pay Rate: Approximately $30.00/hour + Overtime

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading advanced manufacturing company specializing in innovative materials and production technologies, is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Technician to join their Rock Hill, SC facility.

This position offers a unique blend of hands-on equipment maintenance and engineering support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who enjoys working closely with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary responder for equipment breakdowns, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and support equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues.
• Support engineering and production teams with testing, process improvements, equipment validation, and technical troubleshooting.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with fabrication, installation, and modification of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and skilled trades personnel to complete projects efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, environmental requirements, and PPE standards.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, Trade School certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical processing, plastics manufacturing, mixing operations, or other process-driven manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical or electrical fabrication experience.
• Electrical and/or Mechanical certifications.
• Graduates of technical programs with industrial maintenance training are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working around chemicals or hazardous materials while following established safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Hands-on maintenance expertise with industrial manufacturing equipment.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Desire to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• Potential for long-term employment and career growth.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative team environment with ongoing training and development.
• Immediate hiring need with a targeted start date as soon as possible.

If you are a mechanically inclined maintenance professional with a passion for troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and supporting manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply.