Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance & Controls Technician

About the Role Keep a high-volume manufacturing plant running at peak performance by blending hands-on mechanical maintenance with modern electrical and automation skills. Whether your strengths lean toward machinery rebuilds or PLC troubleshooting, you’ll protect uptime through smart preventive maintenance, rapid diagnostics, and safe, high-quality repairs.

A Day in the Life Start with scheduled PMs across critical assets, align a motor and swap a bearing before lunch, then dive into a controls issue on a Mitsubishi PLC in the afternoon—validating signals, checking a VFD, and reviewing schematics. You might wrap up by threading stainless line for a new pump install or commissioning a vision check using Keyence hardware.

Core Responsibilities Plant and Mechanical Reliability Support production by maintaining and repairing plant machinery and mechanical systems.

Execute complete preventive maintenance (PM) on schedule to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.

Follow and advocate all safety procedures, including LOTO and machine guarding best practices.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping systems.

Perform bearing, shaft, and coupler installation with precision alignment and balancing.

Rebuild and install gearboxes and fluid pumps.

Conduct basic maintenance welding (MIG, Stick, TIG) as needed.

Thread and run black pipe, stainless steel pipe, and copper pipe.

Handle industrial motor installation, alignment, and balancing.

Plan and execute rigging and industrial machine installation activities.

Electrical and Controls Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and industrial equipment.

Troubleshoot and diagnose PLCs (Mitsubishi), VFDs, motors, and control circuits.

Perform preventive maintenance on electrical components to reduce unplanned stops.

Interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams for accurate work execution.

Work safely with 120/208/240/480V systems, three-phase power, wiring, and conduit installations.

Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.

Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production to improve equipment reliability and throughput.

Use test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and thermal imagers.

Assist in installing and commissioning new machinery and production lines.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade school certification preferred.

Experience (Mechanical focus): 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred; motivated entry-level candidates may be considered at the lower end of the pay range.

Experience (Electrical focus):
Typically 3–5 years as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred:
Keyence Vision Systems experience.

Technical Proficiencies Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Electrical Installation, Troubleshooting, and RepairHVAC Troubleshooting Conduit Pulling and Conduit Bending (including EMT)
Pneumatics Troubleshooting Powerhouse Troubleshooting and Operation Boiler Troubleshooting and Operation Tape Measure Reading Service;
Maintenance and Repair Skills Heavy Material Handling Industrial Electrical Experience;
Industrial Electrical Systems Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance Field Service Readiness Workplace Safety & EHS Management Hydraulic Systems & Components Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems & Component Repair Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Electrical Panel Installation Spindle Maintenance & Repair Electrical Schematic Reading Equipment Installation & Wiring Equipment Repair & Maintenance Equipment Installation Machine Safety Inspections Mitsubishi PLC troubleshooting is required for the controls track;
Keyence Vision Systems knowledge is highly preferred.