What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Mechanical position at Hedstrom Plastics?
We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. The right person will know how to assess a problem, find the root cause, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and industrial equipment
- Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and DirectLogic PLC systems; programming experience is not required
- Troubleshoot VFDs, motors, controls, sensors, and electrical panels
- Maintain and troubleshoot industrial oven burners and controls
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and determine the best course of action
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) and identify potential issues before they cause downtime
- Work closely with production and communicate effectively during equipment issues
Qualifications
- Several years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and/or DirectLogic PLCs
- Experience with VFDs, motor controls, and electrical systems
- Oven burner and control experience is a strong plus
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills and good judgment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Willing to perform both breakdown maintenance and PMs
We are looking for someone who can walk up to a piece of equipment, assess the situation, troubleshoot the problem, and get production back up and running.
Pay: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $36