Maintenance and Electrical Controls Technician

Job Title: Maintenance and Electrical Controls Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

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 RSLogix 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.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.