Industrial Maintenance Technologist - Electrical/PLC Focus

Job Description

Job Description

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?

• 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.

What you’ll tackle

• 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.

Employment details & benefits

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)

Nice-to-haves

• 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)

Where you’ll work

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