Maintenance Support Technician

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Overview

• Volvo Circular Charlotte specializes in the remanufacturing diesel engines and transmissions, and other Volvo Group sub-components
• This position will work Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with an expectation to be on call as needed
• For this position, the base pay is set at $21.24 - $28.73/hour and is overtime eligible
• Volvo employees enjoy generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, annual company bonus, and much more.

Role Purpose

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will support the Volvo remanufacturing operation by performing preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and assist in keeping production running safely and efficiently. You will work in accordance with Volvo Operations Concept, Standard Operating Procedures, and established safety and quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, values continuous improvement, and takes pride in maintaining reliable equipment and a well-organized and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs reactive and preventive maintenance on machines and production equipment.
• Records, reports, and acts on solutions for damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines and fills out the appropriate documentation.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed and improvements to avoid future incidences.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines, utilizing the maintenance database system.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills/collaboration skills
• Flexible with ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Remain organized with high attention to detail

Education and Experience

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsRegularly required to reach with arms and hands.
• Required to stand, walk and use hands to handle tools/controls.
• Required to sit, climb, balance and crouch.

Safety

• Safety glasses required while grinding, steaming, using blow nozzles, or around others performing similar tasks.
• Safety glasses in cleaning building and machine shop at all times.
• Safety shoes always required.
• Special attention to noise levels, hearing protection required in specific areas or operations.
• Continuous elevated level of alertness.
• Lock out tag out management and adherence

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $21.24 - $28.73/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible.  The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. 

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:   • Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. • Generous paid time off. • Competitive matching retirement savings plans. • Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first. • Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University. • Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.