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,

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