Automation-Focused Industrial Maintenance Technician

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Columbus, IN is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing facility. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and rapid troubleshooting of advanced automation equipment including CNC machines, robotics, conveyors, and hydraulic presses.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with PLCs and automation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation, robotics, or CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Automotive or highly automated manufacturing experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and repair CNC machines, robotic systems, conveyors, hydraulic presses, and automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and perform necessary repairs.
• Complete maintenance work orders and coordinate parts and materials needed for repairs.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to complete scheduled maintenance activities and support production readiness.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Automation / robotics familiarity

PLC systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming basics

CNC machinery

Robotics systems

Job description

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Columbus, IN is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing facility. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and rapid troubleshooting of advanced automation equipment including CNC machines, robotics, conveyors, and hydraulic presses.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with PLCs and automation