Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLC / Robotics

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (2 openings)
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1 opening)
• 50–60 hours/week with overtime expected

Overview

We are seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians with strong electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting experience to support a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment, including die-casting machine cells, robotics, PLC-controlled systems, and supporting plant utilities.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and the ability to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and robotic issues in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and combustion system failures in production equipment
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic (Allen-Bradley SLC 500, PLC-5, ControlLogix)
• Diagnose and adjust ABB robotic systems (M94, M98, M2000, M2600, M6700) including position and operational faults
• Install, move, align, and commission manufacturing equipment and machine cells
• Perform welding (gas and electric) and machine shop operations as needed for repairs
• Interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and the recurrence of failures
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC 500, PLC-5, ControlLogix)
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair die-casting or similar manufacturing machine cells
• Experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and combustion systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics and automation systems
• Experience with welding (gas and electric) in a maintenance or repair setting
• Technical/vocational training, certification, or related coursework in industrial maintenance or engineering technology

Preferred Experience

• Background in die-casting, foundry, automotive supplier manufacturing, metal stamping, machining, or similar heavy industrial environments
• Experience working in high-volume production or continuous manufacturing operations

Additional Details

• Job Level: 4
• Drug screening and background check required
• Moderately physical role