Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Us as an Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

Picture your day: you arrive on the floor, review HMI screens and PLC diagnostics, scan trends on VFDs, and prioritize a mix of electrical and mechanical work to keep high-throughput manufacturing equipment running at peak performance. A hydraulic press is drifting, an oven’s combustion system needs tuning, and a conveyor’s PLC logic requires a quick edit—all in a day’s work for someone who thrives in complex, automated environments.

• Own the troubleshooting, repair, and uptime of PLC-controlled production assets and automated machinery
• Edit, diagnose, and optimize PLC programs on platforms such as Allen‑Bradley and Siemens (or comparable systems)
• Execute both electrical and mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment
• Use PLCs as your primary diagnostic tool to trace faults and resolve root causes
• Service and rebuild complex hydraulic systems
• Support work with industrial furnaces and ovens, including internal combustion systems (preferred)
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic to guide repairs and improvements
• Follow and reinforce safety standards and plant maintenance procedures

• Hands-on experience as a PLC Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Industrial Electrician
• Demonstrated strength in PLC troubleshooting and program edits (REQUIRED)
• Multi-craft background spanning mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Proficiency with complex hydraulic systems
• Flexibility to support any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
• Sharp diagnostic instincts and problem-solving ability
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

• Experience with industrial furnaces, ovens, and combustion systems
• Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or other PLC families
• Background in manufacturing, production, or heavy industrial operations
• Knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, and control systems

• Competitive compensation up to $35/hr+
• Hands-on exposure to advanced automation and industrial systems
• Stable role with clear long-term growth potential

• PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• 120/208/240/480V systems
• Motor maintenance, repair, and replacement
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Industrial electrical systems and diagnostics
• Reading electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Predictive and preventive maintenance practices

• MIG welder
• Motor control centers (MCCs)
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Extrusion machinery
• PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Omron)
• Servo motors

PLC Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Multi‑Craft Technician, PLC Programming, PLC Troubleshooting, Allen‑Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC, Automation Technician, Manufacturing Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Furnace, Combustion Systems, Controls Technician