We are hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to support a 24/7 industrial manufacturing operation in East Canton. This is a hands-on maintenance position with a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting and controls, along with solid mechanical maintenance skills.
The Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment, electrical systems, motors, controls, and mechanical equipment. Candidates with PLC troubleshooting experience and a strong industrial maintenance background are encouraged to apply.
Maintenance Technician – Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, controls, sensors, wiring, and related components.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify electrical or controls issues.
- Make basic PLC program adjustments when needed.
- Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, motors, mechanical drives, and other industrial equipment.
- Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting kiln-related equipment and systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Use electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment problems.
- Identify equipment issues and determine appropriate repairs.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance as required.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment issues to management.
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Maintenance Technician – Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Technician, or similar role.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Solid mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
- Basic PLC troubleshooting ability required.
- PLC programming or modification experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Omron, or AutomationDirect PLCs is preferred.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience troubleshooting motors, sensors, controls, and industrial equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
- Industrial manufacturing or heavy industrial maintenance experience preferred.