Machine Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift
Vertiv · Anderson, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Vertiv (industrial) in Anderson, SC. Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
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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
- Typical (5+ years)
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: Vertiv in Anderson
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Position summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Machine Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. The Machine Maintenance Technician at Vertiv is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. This hands-on role supports production by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues on production equipment.
- ◆Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production support requests to restore operations efficiently.
- ◆Install, modify, and maintain machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and other manufacturing equipment.
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
- ◆Perform inspections and identify opportunities for equipment improvements and reliability enhancements.
- ◆Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation within maintenance systems.
- ◆Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, safety, and efficiency.
- ◆Collaborate with production teams, engineering, and external vendors to complete repairs and equipment upgrades.
- ◆Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and Vertiv safety policies.
- ◆Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, notifying leadership when replenishment is required.
- ◆Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
- ✓3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing equipment maintenance.
- ✓Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
- ✓Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
- ✓Ability to use MEWPs (scissor or boom lifts)
- ✓Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software preferred.
- ✓Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- ✓Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Time travel required
- ✓25%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
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Physical & environmental demands
- •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- •Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
- •Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
- •Occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working in confined spaces.
- •Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, heat, and varying temperatures.
- •Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.
Our strategic priorities
- •Customer Focus
- •Operational Excellence
- •High-Performance Culture
- •Innovation
- •Financial Strength
Our behaviors
- •Own It
- •Act With Urgency
- •Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- •Think Big and Execute
- •Lead by Example
- •Drive Continuous Improvement
- •Learn and Seek Out Development
- •Promote Transparent & Open Communication
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.