Client Notes: 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.
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