The Maintenance Technician plays a critical, hands-on role in supporting plant uptime and performance. This position is 100% floor-based, directly responding to equipment breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with project-related tasks. A core responsibility of this role is to troubleshoot Mechanical, Electrical and PLC based control system issues in real time to minimize downtime and support efficient operations. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver, highly responsive, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Immediately respond to breakdowns and perform on-the-spot repairs to restore production.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including PLC I/O and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with operators to identify and resolve root causes of equipment malfunctions.
- Support line changeovers and production start-ups.
- Diagnose and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and control-related issues.
- Troubleshoot systems using tools such as Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and control panel builds.
- Run conduit, pull wire, and terminate Ethernet and communication cabling.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance with focus on reliability and efficiency.
- Take ownership of specific PM areas and proactively improve them.
- Accurately document all maintenance activities in the CMMS.
- Identify recurring issues and propose long-term corrective actions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- PLC Troubleshooting: 4 years (Required)
- Automotive Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
