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Automation Maintenance Specialist

Job in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, 42302, USA
Listing for: Metalsa
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Title

Automation Maintenance Specialist

General Purpose of Role

Coordinate maintenance department activities and projects.

Essential Functions of the Role

Project Coordination & Technical Responsibilities

  • Schedule and coordinate all plant and facility projects related to electrical controls, networking, maintenance, and other assigned facility projects.
  • Manage project design, cost estimation, contractor coordination, project administration, and cost control.
  • Oversee installation and scheduling of equipment, ensuring drawings and documentation are updated.
  • Maintain electrical power systems, controls, and distribution.
  • Manage plant equipment assets, including equipment selection, construction coordination, and installation.
  • Track and control maintenance inventory.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and achievement of maintenance and facility goals.
Systems, Controls, and Technology

Manage and support the following systems and equipment:

  • Telesis systems (repairs and troubleshooting)
  • Rockwell software platforms
  • Security camera systems
  • Zebra printer/scanner maintenance and repair
  • Primary power transformer testing and maintenance
  • Infrared scans
  • Andon boards
  • Energy management and sustainability initiatives
  • I‑Gear MES system
  • ODIX implementation
  • Plant radio system and FCC licensing
  • Program and troubleshoot HMI systems using Allen Bradley Factory Talk Studio.
  • Program ladder logic using Allen Bradley Logix 500 and Logix 5000.
  • Configure controls components including VFDs, servo drives, robot controllers, machine vision systems, and field I/O racks.
  • Troubleshoot control systems for manufacturing equipment.
  • Diagnose electrical distribution systems, power supplies, motors, drives, and motor control centers.
  • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation for custom machines and systems.
  • Use PLC, HMI, and data collection systems to analyze equipment performance.
  • Provide problem‑solving support for maintenance and engineering teams.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of industrial networking.
Academics and Experience Criteria
  • Associate degree in related field and 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, or 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing (automotive preferred)
  • 2–5 years Automation/Controls manufacturing experience (automotive preferred)
  • Able to work any shift with overtime, possibly on short notice
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