Boiler Systems Technician — PLC & Electrical Expert

Yokohama Tire Corporation; West Point, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation seeks a maintenance technician in the United States to ensure equipment reliability and maximize production capacity. The role emphasizes validating PM work orders, coordinating with planners, and maintaining safe operations.

Candidates should have 5–8 years of related experience with PLCs, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and welding equipment; boiler operation is a must. Strong communication, safety leadership, and a willingness to travel for training are required.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications.
• Technical/analytic skills with PLCs, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies Preventative Maintenance work orders are properly matched to the equipment in the area.
• Follow through for accurate Countermeasures on Major Breakdown Reports
• Ensures adequate spare parts are available
• Manages any ongoing projects in the department
• Interacts with Vendors and Contractors for related work in the Department
• Underst anding and implementation of a safe work environment
• Schedules shutdown work with Planners
• Assists with creation of One Point Lessons and Standard Operating Procedures for tasks necessary for more efficient repair and troubleshooting
• Ensures that department is kept in a clean 5s standard
• Works closely with Maintenance Supervisor on communicating work load and recommended improvements
• Requires On Call availability

Skills

Effective written/oral communication

Computer applications knowledge

Technical/analytic skills

Experience with PLCs/electrical/hydr/w

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Yokohama Tire Corporation seeks a maintenance technician in the United States to ensure equipment reliability and maximize production capacity. The role emphasizes validating PM work orders, coordinating with planners, and maintaining safe operations.

Candidates should have 5–8 years of related experience with PLCs, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and welding equipment; boiler operation is a must. Strong communication, safety leadership, and a willingness to travel for training are required.