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Charlotte was rated as the number one place in the country for low cost of living as well as the second best place to raise a family, making it ideal for veterans to establish a career. The city is one of the country's fastest-growing metro areas.

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Maintenance Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8622116
Date Posted: 9/3/2025 9:38:02 PM
City, State: Charlotte, NC

Salary: $31 - $35

Job Description

Compensation: $31.30 – $35.15/hr + $2.00 shift
differential

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k),
wellness programs starting Day 1

Job Summary

The Electrician Technician is
responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities to ensure safe, productive
operation. This role supports continuous improvement, production strategies,
and plant reliability in snack food equipment and building maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, inspections,
and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoot equipment using root
cause analysis (RCA), breakdown failure analysis (BDA), and predictive
maintenance technologies.
Fabricate or modify machines,
tools, or equipment to improve or manufacture products.
Use and maintain appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE).
Read and interpret technical
manuals, schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and electrical drawings.
Perform facility maintenance
including utilities (heat, steam, electric, gas, air) and building
systems.

Must Haves

Minimum 4 years of industrial
maintenance or electrician experience, preferably in a manufacturing
environment.
Strong mechanical, electrical,
pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
Experience with preventative
and predictive maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret
schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

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Lead Building Automation Specialist
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3182264
Date Posted: 8/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Charlotte, NC

Salary: $104,000 - $104,000

Job Description

The Lead Building Automation Systems Specialist will oversee teams responsible for performing service work on building automation, fire, life safety, or security systems in commercial facilities such as hospitals, universities, and large industrial sites. This role ensures the overall success of Specialists and Technicians by coordinating their activities for all installed projects, technical support programs, and time-and-materials (T&M) work to provide on-time delivery of service contracts and meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

Supervise, train, and mentor the service team; set goals, monitor performance, conduct employee review meetings, schedule training, and ensure safety compliance.
Determine technical labor needs and appropriate talent balance to meet customer demands; schedule and assign tasks; assist team with maintenance activities and required paperwork.
Identify additional chargeable opportunities, including T&M, system upgrades, and service contract expansions; complete and submit service orders and reports.
Participate in sales-to-service and projects-to-service turnover processes, including final project walkthroughs, service agreement scope reviews, and turnover to the inspection team.
Ensure contract requirements are met to a high standard; maintain strong customer relationships and ensure effective communication; support contract profitability through cost control.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or state-recognized GED.
Product line knowledge in Building Automation Equipment.
5–7+ years of experience as a specialist or technician in the HVAC/Building Automation Controls industry.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license (limited violations).
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
Experience with Tridium Niagara.
Competitor experience in the industry.
5+ years as a specialist or technician in HVAC/Building Automation Controls.
Experience supervising teams of six or more.

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Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7831023
Date Posted: 7/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Charlotte, NC

Salary: $27 - $34

Job Description

Position Title: Service Technician
Location: Charlotte, NC (Must reside within 50 miles)
Shift: Monday–Friday (occasional weekends with advance notice)
Compensation: $27–$34/hr + overtime (average 10 hrs/week)
Travel: 2–3 nights/week throughout the Southeast; onsite in Charlotte when not traveling
Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Company vehicle for travel, Company-paid lodging and meals via corporate credit card

Position Overview:
As an Installation Field Service Technician, you will deliver on-site support, maintenance, and diagnostics for hydraulic equipment across the Southeast region. This position combines field work with time in the Charlotte facility, offering a dynamic mix of hands-on service, troubleshooting, and customer interaction. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving technical issues, recommending system upgrades, and providing routine maintenance and repair services. The role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, especially those with prior military experience in mechanical systems (e.g., Navy MMs, aircraft mechanics).

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect and verify hydraulic equipment installations for proper performance
Conduct routine maintenance and recommend preventative maintenance schedules
Perform basic mechanical tasks: pipefitting, leak repairs, flushing, filtration, and startup assistance
Troubleshoot complex mechanical systems, including data collection, system tuning, pump control, and component replacement planning

Requirements:

Mechanical aptitude required; experience with hydraulics is a plus
Prior military experience (e.g., Navy Machinist’s Mates, Aircraft Mechanics) highly desirable
Willingness to travel 2–3 nights per week
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

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