Automation & PLC Maintenance Technologist

Torrey Holistics; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Fresh Foods is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technologist focused on PLC/automation to keep production lines running at peak efficiency in a Wisconsin plant. You will install, repair, and optimize machinery, leading unplanned fixes during production and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates bring strong electrical and pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting, ability to read blueprints, and hands-on experience with PLCs and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance within an industrial setting.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
• Proficiency in pneumatic system diagnostics and repair.
• Comprehensive maintenance/repair skills, including industrial electrical systems.
• Advanced equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to read blueprints and technical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install and sustain production machinery and facility equipment to high reliability standards.
• Own urgent, unplanned repairs during production and complete planned, scheduled fixes.
• Perform basic machinist tasks supporting repair and fabrication needs.
• Leverage mechanical and electrical expertise across pneumatic and hydraulic systems to troubleshoot effectively.
• Identify issues, repair or replace parts, validate function through testing, and complete precise adjustments.
• Execute preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant infrastructure.
• Support general facility needs with plumbing and carpentry work.
• Lead by example, coaching operators on basic PM tasks and on-the-fly adjustments to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with operators to meet production goals—troubleshoot, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Blueprints & schematics

LOTO compliance

Tools

PLC systems

Conveyor systems

Electrical meters

Job description

Kitchen Fresh Foods is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technologist focused on PLC/automation to keep production lines running at peak efficiency in a Wisconsin plant. You will install, repair, and optimize machinery, leading unplanned fixes during production and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates bring strong electrical and pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting, ability to read blueprints, and hands-on experience with PLCs and automation.