Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Mantua Township (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Hiram, OH, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role involves diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and reading ladder logic for PLCs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, is adept with schematics, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls, and can follow safety and quality practices in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate’s degree is preferred.
• Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting production equipment, electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and controls.
• Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.
• PLC troubleshooting experience required; PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Welding experience is a plus.

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, 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Schématics reading

PLC troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training/associate degree preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding (optional)

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.