Industrial Electromechanical Maintenance Tech

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

Job summary

PaperWorks US in Hastings, Nebraska is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service pneumatic machines and line equipment. The role requires industrial maintenance experience and strong diagnostic skills across electrical controls and welding. You will support operators, follow ISO procedures, and maintain equipment records.

You will troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, read electrical schematics, calibrate instruments, and ensure safe, ready-to-run machinery with proper LOTO practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years related maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems and safety procedures.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance as scheduled.
• Advanced diagnostic troubleshooting and teardown/remanufacturing of machinery.
• Daily machine checks, lubrication, start-up, clean-up, and changeovers.
• Calibration of instrumentation and electrical control systems.
• Read electrical schematics and work with 240V/480V power and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot and/or replace Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Calibrate tests using instruments and maintain records.
• Apply welding techniques (MIG, TIG, sanitary, etc.) to plant operations.
• Operate power tools safely and maintain equipment histories.
• Train operators and mechanics on repairs and SOPs.
• Maintain continuous improvement and comply with ISO procedures.
• Keep accurate forms and documentation.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Welding

Safety and LOTO

Training operators

Measurement tools

Blueprints/schematics

ISO procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

PaperWorks US in Hastings, Nebraska is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service pneumatic machines and line equipment. The role requires industrial maintenance experience and strong diagnostic skills across electrical controls and welding. You will support operators, follow ISO procedures, and maintain equipment records.

You will troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, read electrical schematics, calibrate instruments, and ensure safe, ready-to-run machinery with proper LOTO practices.