Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
Schaeffler · Fort Mill, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Schaeffler (automotive) in Fort Mill, SC.
- They ask for
- degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 84 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 45%
- PLC 36%
- Welding 32%
- EHS / safety 31%
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This plant: Schaeffler in Fort Mill
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Full description from SchaefflerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Contribute to planning of maintenance schedules and execute respective maintenance assignments.
- ◆Analyze technical issues, complete repairs and work orders with reference to electrical systems.
- ◆Execute ramp up, setup and start procedures in order to prepare machines and equipment for operations.
- ◆Contribute to installation projects on site, and support accountable Industrial Engineers.
- ◆Support maintenance of technical documentations for processes and equipment.
- ◆Support compliance of technical documentations for processes and equipment.
- ◆Follow all safety and production rules and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Your
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent combined with extensive work experience in this field
Ability to use instruments for measuring and to identify defects
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, understand instructions and write clear communications in English
Ability to understand and operate complex machinery
Ability to lift heavy objects if required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
Experience working with power tools
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
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Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your
Preferred
College or University degree in a technical discipline
Multiple years of experience operating and handling complex machinery in a manufacturing environment
Our Offering
- •Salary Range: $26.20 - $35.65
- •Hiring Bonus: $1,500 paid out in steps
- •Medical, dental and vision insurance
- •Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- •Please see all our benefits offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: www.schaeffler.com/leadership .
www.schaeffler.com/careers
Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Rebecca Jane Harper
+18033963672
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