Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLC/Controls (1st/2nd/3rd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry 

Salary: $40 to $43/hour

Shift Options:

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM (+$2.00/hour shift differential)

3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM (+$2.50/hour shift differential)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Union position

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, rebuild, and maintain equipment controls including PCs, PLCs, and custom controllers.
• Program, troubleshoot, and debug electronic control systems used in manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, CNC equipment, servo motors, servo valves, encoders, controller I/O, and PC-based control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and network-related equipment issues.
• Interpret, create, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, blueprints, circuit drawings, and PLC ladder logic.
• Build and wire control panels, develop bills of materials, and complete equipment upgrade projects.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and facilities.
• Complete fabrication, welding, brazing, and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Operate hand tools and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Track equipment repair costs and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Operate forklifts after successful certification and eye examination.

Education Requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher in Electronics Technology, PC Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field with an emphasis in PLCs, controls, hydraulics, or mechanical systems.
• OR 5+ years of on-the-job experience in industrial controls (4+ years for trainee eligibility).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, ladder logic, industrial controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CNC diagnostics, servo systems, sensors, relays, light curtains, proximity switches, and industrial automation.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and circuit diagrams.
• Experience building and wiring control panels and completing automation projects from planning through startup.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, network interfaces, data storage, and industrial I/O systems.
• Skilled in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to produce high-quality solder joints, wiring harnesses, and electrical connections.
• Welding and brazing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to successfully complete forklift training.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.