Maintenance Technician IV

The Technician IV is the highest-level field technician on the engineering and maintenance team. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical and mechanical systems throughout the facility. The Tech IV serves as a technical resource for less experienced team members and works closely with engineers and operations leadership to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical faults across production equipment, power distribution systems, motor controls, and automated systems
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on high and low voltage electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and instrumentation
• Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and ladder logic programs
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and internal safety standards, including LOTO procedures and arc flash requirements
• Lead and participate in equipment installations, startups, and commissioning activities
• Develop, review, and update SOPs, PM procedures, and as-built documentation
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Technicians I–III
• Collaborate with engineers during capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements
• Serve as the lead technician on multi-day or multi-phase projects
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical equipment failures as needed

• 7+ years of experience as a Maintenance Tech III, looking to step into a Tech IV role.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing or process industry environment
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred), HMIs, and VFD
• Advanced proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, meggars, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, thermal imaging)
• Strong skills in reading blueprints & schematics for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Experience working with boilers, air compressors, and industrial production equipment
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• Thorough understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety standard
• A leadership mindset and ability to drive special projects with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to other Dempsey locations as part of strategic initiatives.

Manufacturing plant environment; exposure to noise, heat, and industrial equipment.

• Required to wear appropriate PPE at all times, including arc flash PPE when applicable
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or at heights
• May require occasional off-shift, weekend, or on-call work

• Competitive pay plus overtime and incentives.
• 3x12 shifts and half-day Saturdays – a predictable work schedule with flexibility.
• Health, dental, vision insurance +
  401(k) match
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• Career growth opportunities within a thriving, innovative business.
• Uniforms provided, along with paid time off and holidays.

• Minimum Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with PLC platforms
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Device Net, Profibus)

Up to $100,000+ salary, with compensation based on experience and expertise.

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with ADA requirements.