Maintenance and Electrical Controls Technician

Third Shift (3rd Shift)

Job description:

Primary Purpose: 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

Real-Time Equipment Support & Troubleshooting

• 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.

PLC and Electrical Control Support

• 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.

Preventive Maintenance and Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Project and Fabrication Work

• Assist in machinery installation and facility improvement projects.
• Perform light fabrication and welding for safety and efficiency-related improvements.

Safety & Communication

• Always follow safety protocols and use proper PPE.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from hazards.
• Attend and contribute to daily shift meetings and status updates.

Key Attributes & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make fast, informed decisions.
• Good communication and team collaboration abilities.
• High personal accountability, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Open-minded and eager to learn new systems and technologies.
• Willing to work 8- or 12-hour shifts depending on business demands, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of RS Logix 5000 or similar programming environments preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Understanding of Lean principles, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms for logging repairs, PMs, and work orders; ability to navigate and input data accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially a full shift
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance tasks requiring full-body movement and sustained physical effort
• Requires full range of motion in arms, hands, and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, twist, and use tools
• Must be able to climb and work on ladders
• Ability to stay alert and react quickly to plant conditions
• Schedule may require 40 hours per week to support manufacturing production.