Maintenance Technician - Opelika, AL

Position: Maintenance Technician

Work Location: Opelika, AL 36801

Pay rate: $33.00 - $44.00/hr

Duration: 3+ Months role with high chances of extension/conversion

Shift: General Shift

Job Description:

Fixing equipment, learning new skills, and helping keep production running. Grow technical skills through experience, training, and career development.

Job Description:

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems

• Perform electrical diagnostics up to 480V

• Support automation, robotics, and production equipment

• Perform mechanical repairs as needed

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate maintenance standards, expectations, and performance goals to the team

• Partner with production and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and improve processes

• Perform other related and assigned duties as needed to support facility operations

Education & Experience:

• Technical training in engineering, electronics, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field from a vocational school, technical college, or junior college is a plus.

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience working with mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and maintenance processes.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in a manufacturing setting.

• Food processing or food manufacturing experience.

• Robotics, automation, or controls training.

• Heavy electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.

• Experience supporting automated production equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb, crawl, squat, kneel, reach, and twist as needed

• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects over 25 lbs.

• Work in a general manufacturing environment with high standards for quality and safety