Req ID 87484 | North Charleston, SC, United States WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co
Under limited supervision, provides support to production lines by ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic equipment. Responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery in compliance with safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
- OEE Improvement: Help drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements by escalating issues through proper channels to ensure timely resolution and continuous enhancement of production efficiency.
- Time Management & Organization: Demonstrate strong time management, sense of urgency, and organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure consistent execution of operational objectives.
- Accountability & Equipment Reliability: Demonstrate strong accountability and ownership of maintenance practices and driving equipment availability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure reliable, consistent operational performance.
- Flexibility & Responsiveness: Maintain flexibility and adaptability by quickly adjusting priorities and actions in response to changing demands, shifting schedules, and urgent requests while sustaining operational effectiveness.
- Drive Performance Excellence: Consistently achieve high performance levels by completing tasks that meet scheduled requirements and business objectives.
- Expert Troubleshooting: Skillfully troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical (including PLC), and hydraulic systems during both unexpected and planned downtime events, ensuring minimal disruption.
- Proactive Maintenance: Execute a proactive preventive maintenance (PM) schedule to ensure machine robustness and maximize uptime, keeping production lines running smoothly.
- Equipment and Tool Management: Maintain all equipment and tools meticulously to prevent production interruptions and minimize unnecessary downtime.
- Downtime Analysis: Proactively analyze machine downtime to identify and resolve mechanical issues before they occur, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Parts Management: Ensure the availability of critical replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment to minimize unnecessary machine downtime.
- Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain precise and detailed records related to maintenance issues, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Contractor Coordination: Coordinate with outside contractors for equipment repairs, sourcing cost-effective solutions and upgrades to enhance operational efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to and ensure the completion of continuous improvement projects, driving innovation and operational excellence.
- Safety and Security: Create and maintain a safe and secure work environment, adhering to all safety standards and protocols.
- Goal Achievement: Consistently achieve annual goals and objectives, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
- Culture Co-Creation: Collaborate in co-creating and implementing the ZF culture, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Special Projects and Other Duties: Perform special projects as requested and other duties as assigned to support overall business objectives.
- 3+ years experiences in industrial maintenance technician position in manufacturing.
- Understanding of production line operations and workflows, including how maintenance activities impact uptime, safety, and output.
- Knowledge of communication protocols and escalation procedures to ensure timely and accurate information flow during service events.
- Service-oriented communication skills, including active listening, clear status updates, and professional interactions with internal customers.
- Coursework in Maintenance related discipline; Electrical certification or industrial electronics education.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, Electrical and Hydraulic Systems.
- Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing/operations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational, task management and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office.
- English language competency.
- Prior experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.
- Experience with total productive maintenance systems (TPM).
- Familiar experience with Honing and Machining.
- Familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations.
Be part of our ZF team as Maintenance Tech - 3rd Shift and apply now!
Contact
Charnequa Butts
+1 843 740 2996
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
