Saturday, December 6, 2025
Scout Motors Inc - Maintenance Technician
Pre-Hire Training
Recruitment #H5-90R-03
| Company | Scout Motors Inc |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 8/14/2025 3:00:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 11/17/2025 10:40:00 AM |
| Location | Blythewood, SC |
Introduction
is assisting with the recruitment and training for
Scout Motors Inc
Potential employment opportunities exist for:
Maintenance Technician Automation
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.
Senior and Maintenance Technician 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 occasionally 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 a 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, and mobile elevated work platforms
- Frequency/Weight: TBD
- Motorized Equipment
- Requirements: Operation of forklifts, utility carts, or other motorized equipment
- Frequency/Weight: Frequent
- 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.
What you’ll do as a Scout Maintenance Technician
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Experienced Technician responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing automated systems, including robotics, Siemens PLCs, and automation equipment, while independently diagnosing complex issues and developing skills in programming and advanced systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on robotics and automated systems, ensuring smooth production. Adopting the 5S pillars
- Diagnose and repair issues, including clearing robot faults and restoring normal operation independently or with a team.
- Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical (low voltage) components as needed.
- Work with blueprints, electrical schematics, and system layouts to identify and repair machinery, using EPlan to assist with electrical planning and schematic design.
- Exchange advanced mechanical and electrical components, including troubleshooting and diagnosing failures.
- Manage and update maintenance tasks using a computerized system.
- Operate transport equipment to move parts and machinery as required.
- Program robots under supervision, developing foundational programming skills.
- Support machine vision applications, including commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Assist with advanced rigging and shimming tasks, working under supervision as needed.
What you’ll bring as a Scout Maintenance Technician
We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and to 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: 3+ years of experience in automation or manufacturing maintenance.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing Siemens PLCs and robotic systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics and blueprints, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and BoMs.
- Experience with microcontroller programming for equipment optimization.
- Comfortable using diagnostic tools and instrumentation for electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience operating transport equipment.
- Experience with advanced mechanical and electrical component exchange.
- Knowledge of advanced rigging and shimming techniques (with supervision).
Competitive Wages
Competitive starting wages from $30.00 - $34.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications, with a top rate of $38.00 per hour, achieved through successful performance and tenure. Also eligible to earn an additional $0.75 per hour after 6 months and participate in an annual performance bonus program.
What you’ll do as a Senior Scout Maintenance Technician
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 a 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.
What you'll bring as a Senior Scout Maintenance Technician
We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and to 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 in using diagnostic tools and instrumentation for electro-mechanical systems.
- Expert in operating transport equipment.
- Experience with advanced mechanical and electrical component exchange.
- Knowledge of advanced rigging and shimming techniques.
Competitive starting wages from $33.50 - $37.50 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications, with a top rate of $40.75 per hour, achieved through successful performance and tenure. Also eligible to earn an additional $0.75 per hour after 6 months and participate in an annual performance bonus program.
**Resume Required for Consideration**
Equal Opportunity Employer
