Maintenance Controls / PLC Technician

Job Description

MAINTENANCE CONTROLS / PLC TECHNICIAN

Direct Hire

Oxford, MI

$60-70k

POSITION SUMMARY

Our client has engaged QPT to locate a top notch Maintenance Controls / PLC Technician to support the reliability and performance of industrial automation equipment. This role is primarily on-premises and focused on troubleshooting, testing, and repairing PLC-controlled systems, with occasional local field service support as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment

Support day-to-day maintenance of automation, electrical, and control systems

Perform testing, debugging, and minor program modifications under engineering guidance

Identify root causes of recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions

Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for control systems

Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to minimize downtime

Provide occasional on-site field service support at nearby customer or facility locations

Produce timely and detailed service reports

Document repairs, changes, and troubleshooting activities

Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organization

Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations

REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency with at least one PLC platform:

Mitsubishi

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Technical Degree &/or PLC Certification/Training preferred

Strong understanding of industrial electrical and automation systems

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control drawings

Experience troubleshooting sensors, drives, motors, HMIs, and industrial networks preferred

3+ years of hands-on experience in maintenance, controls, or industrial automation

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred

Ability to troubleshoot independently and work effectively in a fast-paced plant setting

Must be willing and able to travel approximately 10% of the time (Most travel is local and same-day, occasional overnight travel, week-long travel is rare

INDQT

Full-time