Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in South Carolina

A Maintenance Mechanic in the maintenance and installation industry is a critical role responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. This includes repairing or replacing faulty machinery or equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining tools, and following safety protocols. They are also tasked with inspecting equipment, systems, and structures to identify any defects or malfunctions. In some cases, they may also be required to install new machinery or equipment.

Important skills for a Maintenance Mechanic include mechanical skills, problem-solving skills, physical stamina, and technical knowledge of machinery and equipment. They should also have a strong understanding of safety regulations and guidelines. Certifications such as the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or a specific Trade Certification can enhance job prospects. Prior roles that a person may hold before becoming a Maintenance Mechanic could include Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Technician, or Machine Operator.

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Maintenance Technician

  • Ridgeville, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ridgeville, SC
  • 8 hours ago

Redwood Materials - Maintenance Technician Pre-Hire Training Recruitment # RR-200-02 Company Redwood Materials Date Opened 3/24/2025 12:00:00 PM Filing Deadline 9/24/2025 11:59:00 PM Location...

First Shift HVAC Technician

  • Hardeeville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Hardeeville, SC
  • 4 days ago

maintenance procedures and techniques....

Multi-Color Corporation

Maintenance Technician

troubleshooting and repair of machines Supports an optimized production environment by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and 5S Responsible for maintaining and performing repairs to the...

Crane Maintenance Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

The Crane Maintenance Technician will perform both preventative maintenance & corrective maintenance to mechanical and electrical crane equipment/systems in all assigned facilities. Assists Crane...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: · Performs mid to expert-level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devices in operation to locate the root cause...

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: Performs expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of...

Maintenance Technician

  • Florence, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 11 days ago

Prefer 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience OR 0-2 years of experience and a two-year technical degree, industrial maintenance certification (or equivalent)....

Senior HVAC Technician

  • Sumter, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Sumter, SC
  • 12 days ago

Shift Monday to Friday, First Shift, OT as needed What this job involves - The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air...

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Moore, SC
  • 17 days ago
  • Moore, SC
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks in one or more fields expertise including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing...

Facilities Maintenance Associate

  • Moore, SC
  • 17 days ago
  • Moore, SC
  • 17 days ago

Facilities Maintenance Associate Job Locations US-SC-Moore ID 2024-2261 Category Maintenance Position Type Full_time Overview COMPANY OVERVIEW Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing...

Maintenance Technician - PM Shift

  • Moore, SC
  • 17 days ago
  • Moore, SC
  • 17 days ago

Perform technical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of machines....

Diesel Mechanic Maintenance Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 45+ days ago

Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in North Charleston, SC For more info call Erica or text...

Maintenance Technician (Full Time)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 hours ago

maintenance....

Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. May...

Maintenance Technician II

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Location: The Grove Veridian Why Highmark Residential? Because every position is considered critical to Highmarks success and reputation, we take care to employ those who aspire to become...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


Local
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Maintenance Mechanic Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Mechanic positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Mechanics in South Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Mechanics in South Carolina
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%


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