Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician — Plant Uptime

Knight Material Technologies; East Canton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Material Technologies in East Canton, OH is hiring an Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant production machinery, support equipment, and building systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints and wiring diagrams, work with PLCs, HMIs and VFDs, and ensure safety and compliance while minimizing downtime.

This role requires a high school diploma, hands-on experience, and the ability to obtain forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance, repair, and rebuild work.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment, AC/DC motors and drives, schematics, and PLC-related systems.
• Industrial equipment experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Understanding of EHS expectations and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• A strong desire to learn, contribute, and grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate and maintain an environment that puts Safety and Compliance first.
• Engages in the spirit outlined in the Knight Material Technologies How We Work Principles.
• Performs diagnostic tests and interpret results from precision instruments to troubleshoot issues with equipment.
• Executes preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Repairs or replace faulty mechanical and electrical components, including motors, pumps, drives, sensors, and valves.
• Installs new electromechanical systems by reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Works with industrial automation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Maintains and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborates with engineers, other technicians, production and materials team members on installations, upgrades, and complex repairs.
• Documents all maintenance activities, repairs, and test results in a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Ensures all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, electrical codes, and company procedures.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Keeps leadership ahead of the need to order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

AC/DC motors and drives

Reading schematics

Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

HMIs

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems

Job description

Knight Material Technologies in East Canton, OH is hiring an Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant production machinery, support equipment, and building systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints and wiring diagrams, work with PLCs, HMIs and VFDs, and ensure safety and compliance while minimizing downtime.

This role requires a high school diploma, hands-on experience, and the ability to obtain forklift