Automotive Maintenance Technician – PLCs & Robotics

Accelera; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our automotive production line running at peak efficiency. You will perform scheduled and urgent repairs on conveyors, stamping presses, and automated systems, using blueprints, manuals, and PLC knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor control skills, and the ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• A GED or high school diploma is mandatory; technical schooling or apprenticeship is a plus.
• At least 3 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with automotive production lines or stamping presses is desirable.
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, VFDs, motor controls, and PLC diagnostics.
• Capability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, or off-shift hours when required.
• Familiarity with FactoryTalk software and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Background in maintaining robotic automation setups.
• Relevant trade certifications, such as a Journeyman Electrician or Industrial Maintenance credential.
• Skills in fabrication and welding.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine, predictive, and urgent repairs on conveyors, stamping presses, and various automated systems to keep production running smoothly.
• Identify and fix issues with electrical components, motor controls, sensors, drives, HMIs, and PLC-driven machinery.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical malfunctions.
• Utilize technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics to guide your repair work.
• Perform root cause investigations to help minimize downtime and boost the overall reliability of our equipment.
• Service and maintain material handling systems, die protection setups, lubrication units, and press feed mechanisms.
• Set up, verify, and calibrate industrial control parts like switches, sensors, drives, and motors.
• Log all maintenance tasks and manage work orders through our digital CMMS platform.
• Assist with the installation of new machinery, equipment upgrades, and various process improvement projects.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly following OSHA guidelines and LOTO protocols.
• Work alongside engineering, tooling, and production staff to solve technical problems and enhance plant output.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC diagnostics

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Education

GED or HS diploma

Technical schooling / apprenticeship

Tools

FactoryTalk

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CMMS software

Job description

Accelera in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our automotive production line running at peak efficiency. You will perform scheduled and urgent repairs on conveyors, stamping presses, and automated systems, using blueprints, manuals, and PLC knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor control skills, and the ability to interpret electrical schematics.