2nd/3rd Shift Maintenance Technician — PLC, Electrical & Welding

Nationwide Technical Search; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Four-day workweek

Job summary

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot, repair and maintain automated production equipment, read schematics, and work safely with 480V systems. Strong industrial electrical and mechanical skills, plus welding ability, are desired and opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong industrial electrical controls background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience troubleshooting and wiring 480V three-phase systems.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley SLC 500, PLC-5, and Logix 5000 platforms, including program navigation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain automated production and packaging equipment, including fillers, case packers, palletizers, and conveyors.
• Diagnose Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment and related industrial controls.
• Troubleshoot variable-frequency drives, servos, sensors, motors, and control circuits.
• Safely troubleshoot and wire 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair low-voltage control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding as needed.
• Support plant utility systems, including boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater equipment.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance while minimizing production downtime.
• Work closely with production and maintenance personnel to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow all plant safety, food-safety, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical controls

Mechanical troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs & drives

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Hydraulic / pneumatic systems

Electrical schematics reading

Teamwork

Tools

Allen-Bradley SLC 500

PLC-5

Logix 5000

480V systems

Job description

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot, repair and maintain automated production equipment, read schematics, and work safely with 480V systems. Strong industrial electrical and mechanical skills, plus welding ability, are desired and opportunities for leadership development.