Maintenance Technician Jobs in Charleston, SC

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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Quality Engineer Technician

  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 5 days ago

company products Understanding of Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) practices and IPC related standards for printed circuit boards (PCBs) Familiarity of wide range of measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers...

Mechanic - Field Service Technician

  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 16 days ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 6 hours ago

Job Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician Job Description Technician is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical (including PLC), and hydraulic systems to repair machine...

Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61036091)

  • Charleston, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Responsibilities Supervises the Light Vegetation crew of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers involved in paint/thermoplastic and a variety of activities to maintain and...

Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61035214)

  • Charleston, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Responsibilities Serves as Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer and assists the Resident Maintenance Engineer with organizing, planning, and coordinating the activities of employees of a...

Highway Maintenance Worker I: Bridge Crew Member (61032372) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

  • Charleston, SC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 12 hours ago

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply** Performs manual labor in bridge maintenance activities such as concrete...

Maintenance Specialist

  • Charleston, SC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 22 hours ago

Proven experience as a maintenance technician, warehouse technician, or similar role. Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair various equipment....

Injection Maintenance Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

As an Injection Maintenance Technician, you will handle maintenance and troubleshooting activities on the Injection Molding Machines to ensure the smooth operation of all the Injection Molding Machines...

Maintenance Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

, lathes, welding and cutting equipment, and hand/power tools Possess basic computer skills Possess a "Team Member" mentality with a QA/safety oriented mindset when performing maintenance duties or...

Electronics Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Description Leidos currently has an opening for an Electronics Technician to work in our Ladson, SC facility. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you will be...

Testing and Configuration Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Description Leidos currently has an opening for a Testing and Configuration Technician to work in our Ladson, SC facility. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you...

Electronics Technician

  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Leidos currently has an opening for an Electronics Technician to work in our Ladson, SC facility. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you will be joining a diverse...

Luxury Pool Maintenance Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Aqua Blue Pools is seeking detail-oriented, customer-focused individuals to become Luxury Pool Maintenance Technicians....

Controls Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

Ability to understand/edit PLC programs for machine and process applications (RS Logix 500 and 5000)....

Maintenance Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

Job Responsibilities: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking a General Maintenance Technician in the Laundry Department....

Demographic Data for Charleston, SC

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Charleston, SC

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 Charleston, SC offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.9%
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 Charleston, SC
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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