Manufacturing Technician (3rd Shift)
Itron · South Carolina
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Itron (industrial) in South Carolina. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 80%
- Lean 53%
- Union environment 33%
- Tooling 33%
- CNC 27%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Itron
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from ItronAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- ◆Safely troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for our production equipment.
- ◆Repair or replace defective parts and components, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations.
- ◆Maintain communication with production supervision and support staff regarding the status and capabilities of the equipment.
- ◆Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections.
- ◆Assist Engineers and Support Staff on special projects.
- ◆Stay aware of product/process trends.
- ◆Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and systems.
Required Skills & Experience
- ✓Associate's degree in Mechatronics, or related degree or equivalent experience is required.
- ✓Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
- ✓1+ years of related experience as a technician in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong communication skills and “team first” mentality.
- ✓Desire to learn, grow, and have fun in a fast paced environment.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- ✓PLC troubleshooting experience is preferred
Travel : 0-10%
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
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As a Manufacturing Technician (3nd Shift), you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operations within our manufacturing or environment. You will be tasked with conducting routine inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and resolving equipment failures in a timely manner. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational needs.