Industrial Maintenance Controls and Repair Specialist

Brady Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Controls and Repair Specialist to oversee installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of automated manufacturing machinery and facility control systems. You will be the primary technical expert keeping production running efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, diagnosing complex system failures, programming PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, and performing preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance/controls experience.
• Strong NEC knowledge and NFPA 70E safety protocols.
• Proficient with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and PC-based diagnostic software.
• Shift: M-F 6am–2:30pm with overtime and occasional weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Guide, train, and mentor junior technicians to build troubleshooting skills.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control failures.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Calibrate and repair sensors, actuators, and control loops.
• Interpret electrical drawings, ladders, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Assist in designing and commissioning new automated control systems.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities in the CMMS.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Overtime readiness

Education

Associate degree or tech cert

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

What We Need

Brady Corporation is seeking a skilled

What We Need

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• 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).

About Us

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.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running.

Why Work At Brady

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.

Our Benefits

• 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
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• 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