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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

On-site Fort Mill, United States

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 Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, install and set up mechanical equipment, machines, tools or parts  
  • 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 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 Qualifications

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   
  • Good visual acuity  
  • Ability to lift heavy objects if required  
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship  

Preferred:  

  • College or University degree in a technical discipline  
  • Multiple years of experience operating and handling complex machinery in a manufacturing environment  
  • Experience working with power tools  
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints  

Our Offering

  • Salary Range: $26.20 -$30.85
  • 2nd and 3rd shift premium available  
  • 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 benefit 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.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. 

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-18. Posted 2026-10-10.

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