Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech: PLCs & Diagnostics

PaperWorks; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to handle preventive and predictive maintenance across pneumatic systems and line equipment. The role requires diagnosing complex issues, performing teardown/rebuilds, and ensuring peak line efficiency with meticulous attention to electrical schematics and safety.

The ideal candidate has industrial maintenance experience, can read 240V/480V power, and is comfortable working with Allen-Bradley PLCs and VFDs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two to three years of related maintenance experience.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and work with 240V/480V power distribution.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Welding knowledge (MIG, TIG, sanitary, stick) is desirable.
• Strong record-keeping and adherence to safety compliance.
• Willingness to train and supervise operators on repairs and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on line equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery; perform teardown, rebuild, and remanufacturing as needed.
• Conduct daily machine checks, lubrication, start-up, and changeover adjustments.
• Calibrate control equipment and instrumentation; read schematics.
• Maintain accurate equipment histories and ISO procedure compliance.
• Train operators/maintenance staff on repairs and procedures.
• Uphold safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFD wiring

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Gauges

Job description

PaperWorks seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to handle preventive and predictive maintenance across pneumatic systems and line equipment. The role requires diagnosing complex issues, performing teardown/rebuilds, and ensuring peak line efficiency with meticulous attention to electrical schematics and safety.

The ideal candidate has industrial maintenance experience, can read 240V/480V power, and is comfortable working with Allen-Bradley PLCs and VFDs.