Industrial Controls & Utilities Maintenance Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Keep systems stable. Keep production moving.

Join our Corsicana, TX team to safeguard uptime across plant utilities and production assets. This mission-critical role blends electrical mastery with mechanical versatility—ideal for a hands-on technologist who owns the troubleshooting process from start to finish. Immediate opportunity available.

Schedule & Pay

• $31–$42 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Role Impact

You’ll diagnose and resolve high-priority issues—especially electrical—while maintaining pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems. From 480V 3-phase motors to conveyor lines and servo drives, you’ll be the steady hand that restores flow.

Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Systems

• Perform/assist with electrical repairs and installs: 480V three-phase motors, motor starter circuits, VFDs, photo-optic sensors, proximity switches, E-Stop circuits, and ground-fault detection—always following Pactiv’s Electrical Safety Program.
• Apply electrical theory and Ohm’s Law; interpret schematics/symbols to guide safe, accurate work.
• Troubleshoot complex failures with emphasis on AC/DC drives and motor control circuits; PLC capability is beneficial.
• Leverage precision instruments: amp meter, ohm meter, test lamp, megger; utilize appropriate hand tools and measuring devices.

Mechanical/Utilities

• Service pneumatic and hydraulic systems; perform cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments.
• Inspect, disassemble, repair/replace, and reassemble equipment: conveyors, pumps, motors, belts, chains, and related components.
• Use mechanical prints and P&ID drawings for accurate installation and repair.

Qualifications

• 2-year Industrial Electrical degree or 1–2 years of industrial experience.
• 2–4 years of boiler experience preferred; current Boiler Operator Certification preferred.
• Experience equivalent to two years as a Plant Shift Maintenance Technician or four years in industrial maintenance covering both electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; demonstrated troubleshooting on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Forklift and high-lift operation; welding and fabrication experience desired; comfortable with shop equipment.
• Fluent in reading mechanical/electrical blueprints and schematics; familiar with AC/DC drives and PLCs.
• Basic computer skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision; flexible to handle additional assignments.

Core Strengths

• PLC troubleshooting
• Electrical schematics and electrical troubleshooting
• Facilities and mechanical maintenance
• Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading

Technology Environment

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors

Your expertise will keep people safe, equipment reliable, and output predictable—exactly what a high-performing operation needs.