Industrial Maintenance Controls and Repair Specialist
Seton
Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Brady Corporation is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Controls and Repair Specialist to oversee installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of our automated manufacturing machinery and facility control systems. In this role you will be the primary technical expert ensuring production lines run efficiently with safe electrical and mechanical controls.
You will mentor technicians, diagnose and repair complex control system failures, program PLCs/HMI/VFDs, conduct preventive
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years as a maintenance technician or controls specialist in industrial manufacturing.
- Strong NEC standards knowledge and industrial safety protocols (Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E).
- Proficient with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PC-based diagnostic software.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control system failures.
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
- Execute scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on automated machinery.
- Calibrate sensors and control loops; interpret blueprints and P&IDs.
- Design, install, and commission new automated control systems and upgrades.
- Maintain logs of maintenance activities and CMMS entries.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Industrial Maintenance Controls and Repair Specialist
#4839
Brady Corporation is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Controls and Repair Specialist to oversee the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of our automated manufacturing machinery and facility control systems. In this role, you will be the primary technical expert responsible for keeping our production lines running efficiently, minimizing downtime, and ensuring all electrical and mechanical control systems operate safely.
- Guide, train, and mentor junior and lower-level maintenance technicians to build their troubleshooting skills and technical capabilities.
- Diagnose and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control system failures.
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Execute scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on automated machinery and instrumentation.
- Calibrate and repair sensors, actuators, transmitters, and process control loops.
- Interpret electrical blueprints, ladder logic, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and technical manuals.
- Assist in designing, installing, and commissioning new automated control systems and hardware upgrades.
- Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, parts changes, and program modifications in the CMMS.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a maintenance technician or controls specialist in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and industrial safety protocols (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E).
- High proficiency using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PC-based diagnostic software.
- Core shift is M-F, 6am - 2:30pm. Must be available to work extended hours and overtime as needed to support production demands and resolve emergency breakdowns.
- Availability to work one mandatory weekend per month.
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs independently
Additional Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Demonstrated experience coaching, training, or leading other technical team members.
- Proven experience programming and troubleshooting major PLC brands (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Mitsubishi).
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:
- Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
- Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.
Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
