Automation and Controls Maintenance Specialist

Phoenix Stamping Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 15% for 3rd shift

Profit sharing

Referral bonuses up to $1,600

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to own preventive and diagnostic maintenance of production equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, high-uptime operations. You will install, repair, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, program robots and PLCs, and contribute to continuous improvement while following safety procedures.

The role offers competitive pay, shift premiums, profit sharing, and opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or technical field.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; automation background helpful.
• Knowledge of standard PM practices and safety procedures (LOTO).
• Familiarity with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Program and optimize robots and automation; work with PLCs and controls.
• Perform TPM on shop equipment and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Interpret manuals and blueprints to plan service; use tools safely.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Automation background

Reading blueprints

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics

MIG welding

Overhead crane

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Job description

Build Reliability. Advance Automation. Grow Your Career.Join a team that invests in people and technology. Phoenix Stamping—headquartered in Atlanta with operations in Fort Wayne, IN and Fort Worth, TX—has manufactured sheet metal and rod products since 1986. We serve customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, powered by a family-oriented culture and our motto: “Customers first, employees always!”Total RewardsShift Premium: 15% for 3rd shiftProfit Sharing Bonuses: Eligible after 6 months and one full quarter; paid out quarterlyReferral Bonuses: Both you and your referral can earn—up to $1,600 each over a yearExtra opportunities throughout the year for incentives and awardsRole PurposeOwn the preventive and diagnostic maintenance of production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-uptime operations.What You’ll TackleInstall, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility systemsTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issuesProgram and optimize robots and automation; work with PLCs and controlsExecute TPM on shop equipment and contribute to continuous improvementInterpret manuals and blueprints to plan and perform serviceUse hand/power tools, meters, and material handling equipment effectivelyAssist with new equipment installs and machine enhancementsComply with OSHA and company safety procedures; perform other duties as assignedMeasures of ImpactSafety RecordOEEContinuous Improvement ActivityMachine UptimePM Completion %What You NeedHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent experienceExperience in industrial maintenance, technical field, or technical schoolingStrength in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; automation background a plusKnowledge of standard PM practicesSkilled with tools, shop equipment, and PPEMetalworking capability: cutting, welding, drilling, tappingWorking knowledge of PLCs and relay logic; hydraulics/pneumatics; electrical distribution and LOTOPrior air compressor maintenance experience is a plusAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb; lift/move up to 50 lbsTechnical ProficienciesPLC Troubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsPreventive Maintenance & InspectionJourneyman’s LicenseElectrical TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Equipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Tools & Tech You’ll TouchMIG WelderPress BrakeStamping Press (Minster)Robotic WelderOverhead CraneProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Omron)Our EdgeWe keep growing—adding new capabilities and highly automated equipment—because quality and consistency matter. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your impact is felt on every shift.Additional InformationPhoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA..