Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician — PLC & Automation

Randstad USA; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong automation background to maintain, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, uptime, and continuous production support in a team-driven, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing PLC/HMI faults, performing preventive maintenance, and implementing corrective actions, with Siemens TIA Portal experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance.
• Strong background in industrial automation and PLC troubleshooting.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, PLC, HMI, and control system faults on automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial machinery using electrical schematics, ladder logic, and diagnostic software.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems to improve equipment reliability.
• Support production by responding to equipment failures and restoring operations in a timely manner.
• Program modifications, troubleshooting, and diagnostics of PLC-controlled equipment, with emphasis on Siemens platforms (TIA Portal experience preferred).
• Inspect, test, and replace motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other control components.
• Read and interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Install, wire, and commission new equipment, machine upgrades, and production line improvements.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and parts usage within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and contractors during equipment installations and improvement projects.

Skills

Electronic Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Maintenance

Blueprints

Electrical

Engineering

Inspection

Inspecting

Education

High School

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong automation background to maintain, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, uptime, and continuous production support in a team-driven, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing PLC/HMI faults, performing preventive maintenance, and implementing corrective actions, with Siemens TIA Portal experience preferred.