Plant Reliability Technician -- Hydraulics, Pneumatics & VFDs

Job Description

Job DescriptionWhat if your next move put you at the heart of a world-class automotive operation?

HTI is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer in Piedmont, SC to hire a Plant Reliability Technician. You’ll be trusted to keep production machinery, facility infrastructure, and utilities in top condition—on the shifts where reliability matters most.

Where and when

• Location: Piedmont, SC
• Shifts: 2nd or 3rd
• Pay: up to $32.38/hour (DOE) + $2.00/hour off-shift differential

Could this be you?

• Do you read mechanical and electrical drawings and instantly see the fix?
• Can you overhaul a hydraulic circuit, chase down a pneumatic leak, and get the line back up?
• Are you comfortable jumping from VFD diagnostics to servo motor repairs?
• Will you mentor others while keeping 5S standards rock solid?

Your impact

• Interpret prints to isolate faults and restore equipment quickly
• Repair/modify hydraulic and pneumatic systems; replace bearings, bushings, and slides
• Troubleshoot pumps and motors; service air compressors, chillers, evaporators, and coolant systems
• Repair servo amplifiers and motors with minimal assistance
• Weld (MIG/TIG/stick) for repairs/improvements; fabricate with shear, brake, saws, drills
• Use PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement corrective actions
• Maintain CNC turning centers and grinders, including performing machine backups
• Diagnose and service VFDs and motors
• Analyze machine performance after rebuilds/refurbs; fine-tune as needed
• Order parts and manage schedules with little supervision
• Apply 5S across maintenance and facility areas; coordinate spare parts with rebuild shops
• Train teammates; support project crews and facilities

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (two-year college/technical school) preferred; OR 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience without a degree
• Advanced mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and strong fabrication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to train and assist others

Technical toolkit

• Mechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems & component repair
• Industrial electrical experience: installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Comfort with 120/208/240/480V power
• Pneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulic systems & components
• Electrical schematics reading; electrical panel installation
• Equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting; equipment repair & maintenance
• Electrical systems & diagnostics for heavy equipment
• Automotive manufacturing systems familiarity

Tech you’ll handle

• CNC automation solutions (Fanuc)
• Multimeters
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• PLCs: Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens
• HMIs and conveyor systems
• Servo motors

Benefits that begin early

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 401(k) with match
• EAP, LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation package

If you thrive under pressure and take pride in getting complex equipment back online, this is your next step with HTI in Piedmont, SC.