Job Description
Job Title: Instrument Technician
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC (Onsite)
Duration: Direct Hire
Salary: $35 + per hour or DOE Plus Bonus
Shift Details: Schedule:
Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Swing Shift (Days/Nights, Weekends & Holidays)
Department: Maintenance
Job Summary
A leading amorphous metal manufacturer is seeking an Instrument Technician to support electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal systems used in production. This role plays a key part in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Essential Job Functions
- Work safely at all times and follow all established safety procedures.
- Support quality initiatives by ensuring all necessary parties are involved in problem-solving processes.
- Perform assigned maintenance tasks including troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of equipment.
- Repair and maintain electrical, electronic, and power systems, including digital/analog circuitry, inverters, lasers, AC/DC drives, relay logic, and power distribution systems.
- Repair and maintain mechanical systems such as hydraulic systems, cranes, balers, and casting/winding/packaging machines.
- Perform welding within the scope of training and experience.
- Implement the plant’s preventive maintenance program.
- Comply with all pollution control, waste handling, and safety regulations.
- Write or assist in writing SOPs, training guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Take a leadership role in improving equipment reliability and supporting technician training.
- Serve as an active participant on the plant’s scheduled on-call rotation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to assist in hands-on training of technicians in troubleshooting methods.
- Ability to assist in writing procedures for critical process equipment and calibration practices.
- Collaborate with maintenance leadership to support ISO quality standards.
- Improve equipment reliability through detailed failure analysis and contribute to related training.
- Provide leadership support to operations during process or equipment issues, helping identify problems and implement solutions.
Education, Training & Experience
- Training and demonstrated skills in industrial maintenance, including electronics, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and welding.
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k (company match up to 8% after one year)
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- 2 Weeks of Vacation
- 4 Personal Days
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Advancement/Career Path Opportunities
- Bonus Eligible
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,