Saturday, December 13, 2025
Scout Motors Inc - Senior Maintenance Technician - Automation
Pre-Hire Training
Recruitment #H5-90R-02
| Company | Scout Motors Inc |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/10/2025 12:55:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 8/6/2025 09:40:00 AM |
| Location | Blythewood, SC |
Introduction
is assisting with the recruitment and training for
Scout Motors Inc
Potential employment opportunities exist for:
Senior Maintenance Technician Automation
About the team
Support the upkeep and repair of automated equipment, including PLCs and robotics, by troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and software issues to ensure smooth operation and reduce downtime.
What you'll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Senior Technician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting complex automation systems, including Siemens PLCs, robotics, and machine vision, while also optimizing systems and mentoring junior technicians
- Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring all equipment is operating optimally. Adopting the 5S pillars
- Lead troubleshooting of complex automation systems to clear faults and restore normal operation independently or with a team.
- Use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems and components.
- Interpret technical drawings, Bill of Materials (BoM), and blueprints to assist in system maintenance and troubleshooting, using EPlan for electrical planning and schematics.
- Exchange advanced mechanical and electrical components, including troubleshooting and diagnosing failures.
- Manage and update maintenance tasks using computerized system.
- Operate transport equipment to move parts and machinery as required.
- Program robots independently, developing and optimizing robot functionality.
- Support machine vision applications, including commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Perform shimming tasks independently, ensuring equipment alignment and optimal functioning.
- Work closely with engineering teams to implement system optimizations, upgrades, and new automation technologies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects, using your expertise to suggest enhancements to automation processes.
- Mentor junior technicians, providing guidance on system diagnostics, repairs, and optimizations.
- Heavily involved in the installation and commissioning of new automation equipment and systems.
- Develop and implement maintenance plans to minimize downtime and enhance system performance.
Location & Travel
- In-Person Attendance: daily
- Location: Blythewood, SC
- Travel: Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
General Physical Demand Requirements:
- Mobility
- Requirements: Stand and walk for prolonged periods on concrete or hard surfaces
- Frequency/Weight: Prolonged
- Environmental Considerations: N/A
- Dexterity
- Requirements: Frequent use of hands and fingers (operating machinery, hand tools, assembly/maintenance)
- Frequency/Weight: Frequent
- Environmental Considerations: N/A
- Lifting/Carrying
- Requirements: Lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs. regularly; heavier items occasionally with assistance/equipment
- Frequency/Weight: Regular (up to 50lbs Occasional) (heavier with assistance)
- Environmental Considerations: N/A
- Physical Positioning
- Requirements: Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces
- Frequency/Weight: As needed
- Environmental Considerations: N/A
- Sensory Requirements
- Requirements: Visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) for inspection, reading gauges, hazard ID; Hearing and understanding instructions/warnings in noisy environment
- Frequency/Weight: Continuous
- Environmental Considerations: Noisy environment, potential hazards
- Environmental Considerations
- Requirements: Work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, etc.; PPE may be required
- Frequency/Weight: Continuous
- Environmental Considerations: Varying temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, potential exposure to other environmental factors
- Heights
- Requirements: Ability to work at heights such as ladders (portable and stationary), stationary platforms, mobile elevated work platforms
- Frequency/Weight: TBD
- Motorized Equipment
- Requirements: Operation of forklifts, utility carts or other motorized equipment
- Frequency/Weight: Frequent
What you'll bring
We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:
- Education/Certifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in automation or manufacturing maintenance.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing Siemens PLCs Servos, and robotic systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics and blueprints, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and BoMs.
- Proficient with microcontroller programming for equipment optimization
- Skilled at using diagnostic tools and instrumentation for electro-mechanical systems.
- Expert at operating transport equipment.
- Experience with advanced mechanical and electrical component exchange.
- Knowledge of advanced rigging and shimming techniques.
Competitive hourly wages (dependent on experience): $33.50 - $37.50 starting.
Earn an additional $0.75/hr. after 6 months.
Top rate of $40.75/hr. achieved through successful performance and tenure.
Also, eligible to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
