Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment in a manufacturing facility. You will handle common issues independently and work with the maintenance team on more complex repairs.

Responsibilities include responding to production equipment issues, reading schematics, repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and performing preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or an associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training/experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors and controls.
• Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools; PLC troubleshooting required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production equipment issues and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Repair and maintain production machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and read ladder logic to identify faults.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Identify recurring problems and help develop lasting fixes.
• Request parts and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Follow plant safety procedures and food manufacturing quality practices.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Read schematics

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or associate degree preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Location: Hiram, OHPay: $34.10–$36.70/hr, plus a $2.10/hr premium for 12-hour nights.Shift: Nights, 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation.We’re seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment in a manufacturing facility. This role is suited to someone who can handle common equipment issues independently and work with the maintenance team on more complex repairs.Industrial Electricians, Electrical Maintenance Technicians, Electro-Mechanical Technicians, and Multicraft Maintenance Technicians are encouraged to apply.ResponsibilitiesRespond to production equipment issues and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.Repair and maintain production machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.Independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including PLC I/O diagnostics and reading ladder logic to identify faults.Perform preventive maintenance and keep accurate maintenance records.Identify recurring problems and help develop lasting fixes.Request parts and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance.Follow plant safety procedures and food manufacturing quality practices.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate’s degree is preferred.Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Hands-on experience troubleshooting production equipment, electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and controls.Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Ability to read schematics and use standard diagnostic tools.PLC troubleshooting experience required; PLC programming experience is a plus.Welding experience is a plus.Basic computer skills and familiarity with workplace safety practices.