Electro-Mechanical Reliability Tech – PLCs & Drives

ZRG Partners, LLC; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ZRG Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support plant floor electrical and control system projects. You will help build and wire production lines, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and coordinate with maintenance peers to keep lines running efficiently.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, PLC programming skills, and strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s degree in electrical engineering (or related) or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s/technical school preferred.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance covering mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-based equipment.
• 3+ years designing, developing, and sustaining control systems.
• Comfort troubleshooting legacy/older machinery.
• Technical toolkit: PLC programming proficiency (ladder logic plus additional languages).
• CMMS or maintenance planning platforms; expert blueprint/schematic reading.
• Electrical fundamentals: single/three phase AC & DC, 240V high-leg, wire color codes, test instruments.
• Industrial networking familiarity: Ethernet, DeviceNet.

Responsibilities

• Build out new production lines by installing conduit, power feeds, and control wiring for various coaters, slitters, sheeters, and related equipment.
• Bridge equipment together: terminate power drops, interconnect machines, and verify cable paths.
• Commission automation: calibrate sensors and instruments; operate and validate automated sequences.
• Wire controls end-to-end: relays, PLCs, I/O modules, VFDs, and instrumentation loops.
• Hunt down failures in transformers, motors, drives, and lighting; replace compromised wires/cables.
• Team up with maintenance peers to test equipment and pinpoint root causes.
• Swap out bad devices—relays, switches, motors, position sensors—and bring systems back online.
• Service electronics at the board level, including printed circuit boards.
• Rewire motors and replace bearings to restore performance.
• Lay out electrical infrastructure within facilities and install associated apparatus.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Schematic reading

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Ethernet

DeviceNet

Job description

ZRG Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support plant floor electrical and control system projects. You will help build and wire production lines, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and coordinate with maintenance peers to keep lines running efficiently.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, PLC programming skills, and strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals.