What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technologist – Electrical/PLC Focus position at Reddy Ice?
Are you the person everyone calls when a line goes down?
If diagnosing electrical issues, chasing down root causes, and getting equipment back online fast is your thing—and you can strike a clean weld when it counts—Reddy Ice wants you on our team as an Industrial Maintenance Technologist (Level II).
Why this role?
Full-time, permanent role with competitive hourly pay plus comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a company-matching 401(k). Health and wellness benefits start on day one.
Must-haves
From office areas to inside/outside plant locations, you’ll encounter extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, ammonia, and heavy moving equipment. Expect nights and weekends, with occasional travel; overtime may be required. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic—you’ll need resilience under pressure, strong teamwork, sound judgment, excellent organization, and a sharp eye for detail. Ability to work with hand and heavy electric tools and lift at least 45 lbs is required.
Your proven strengths
If diagnosing electrical issues, chasing down root causes, and getting equipment back online fast is your thing—and you can strike a clean weld when it counts—Reddy Ice wants you on our team as an Industrial Maintenance Technologist (Level II).
Why this role?
- Own reliability for manufacturing systems and facility assets.
- Blend preventive maintenance with rapid troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
- Operate equipment when needed to optimize processing times and throughput.
- Apply tool knowledge confidently—select, set up, and use the right equipment for the job.
- Plan and perform PMs across electrical, mechanical, and facility systems.
- Diagnose PLC, electrical, and mechanical faults and restore function safely.
- Complete small property/facility repairs to keep the operation running.
- Partner with operations in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Full-time, permanent role with competitive hourly pay plus comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a company-matching 401(k). Health and wellness benefits start on day one.
Must-haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- 6 years in an industrial maintenance operation.
- One of the following certifications:
- Journeyman Certification/License in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical (State Certifying Authority)
- Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator — Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA)
- Certified Maintenance Technician Level III — International Maintenance Institute (IMI)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician — Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
- 8 years in industrial maintenance.
- Two of the following certifications:
- Programmable Logic Controller Certification — Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA)
- Journeyman Certification/License in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical (State Certifying Authority)
- Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator — Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA)
- Certified Maintenance Technician Level III — International Maintenance Institute (IMI)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician — Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
From office areas to inside/outside plant locations, you’ll encounter extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, ammonia, and heavy moving equipment. Expect nights and weekends, with occasional travel; overtime may be required. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic—you’ll need resilience under pressure, strong teamwork, sound judgment, excellent organization, and a sharp eye for detail. Ability to work with hand and heavy electric tools and lift at least 45 lbs is required.
Your proven strengths
- PLC troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
Salary : $32 - $37