Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Trane Technologies · Columbia, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Columbia, SC. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance of manufacturing machinery and facilities-related equipment.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 52 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 51%
- ✓ PLC 38%
- Welding 34%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Tooling 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Trane Technologies in Columbia
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Full description from Trane TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
- ◆The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance of manufacturing machinery and facilities-related equipment.
- ◆He/ She will engage in the repair of automated computerized machine controls, repair and maintain machines, equipment, buildings and grounds.
- ◆Makes major electrical, mechanical, and construction repairs and installation involving schematics and/or blueprint interpretation.
- ◆Troubleshoots drive related issues to component level for Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley and other brands of controllers.
- ◆Determines root cause of failures and recommends preventive actions. Communicates same through work order system comments/history.
- ◆Carries out preventative maintenance procedures autonomously
- ◆Communicates consistently with internal customers regarding status of equipment in shop.
- ◆Advises supervisor of needs for outside services and works with service representatives on equipment and controls repair and installation. Shows competency in several crafts and performs handyman aspects in all trades.
- ◆Constructs sketches of mechanical or construction alterations/installations and electrical circuitry.
- ◆Prepares bills of material on jobs requiring major material use and initiates purchase requisitions. .
- ◆Uses various material handling equipment such as hoists, carts, lifts, fork trucks and hand trucks in moving light to heavy weight material.
- ◆Uses a variety of lock-out/tag-out devices as required per plant LOTO Plan.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma required or GED equivalent required.
- ✓Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or equivalent preferred.
- ✓Experience with Industrial Machinery preferred.
- ✓Three (3) plus years of experience in Maintenance is preferred, but not required.
- ✓Strong mechanical skills.
- ✓Basic electrical skills.
- ✓Comprehension of schematics/blueprints.
- ✓Knowledge of Hydraulic/pneumatic systems desirable.
- ✓Self-starter and motivated to maintain building/machines to 100% uptime via strong preventative activities.
- ✓Willingness to change, flex and learn
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone. Mobility within the work facility.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
Description
At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Key Competencies
- •Self-motivated
- •Critical Thinking
- •High level of attention to detail.
- •Flexible and adaptable; willing to shift priorities as needed.
- •Able to work in a team environment, good interpersonal and communication skills.
- •Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities as part of job and personal development.
No Sales Commission Eligible
No
Thrive at work and at home
- •Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- •Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- •Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- •401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Safety Sensitive Role
Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.