Industrial Maintenance Tech A – PLC & Electrical Repair

ALAMANCE FOODS INC; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. in Graham, NC, is seeking a Maintenance A/B technician to support production with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed food and beverage equipment.

You will read blueprints, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and document activities in the CMMS. A 3–5 year background in industrial maintenance and PLC knowledge are preferred; salary is $30-$33 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective components, including motors, belts, bearings, sensors, and control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and basic automation equipment.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in daily logs and MicroMain CMMS system.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and Alamance Foods safety standards.
• Identify required replacement parts and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Coach others in troubleshooting, repair and PMs.
• Communicate with Production Line supervisor and Maintenance supervisor to prioritize When Down Due work.
• Escalate DT issues greater than 30 min to Maintenance Supervisor.
• KPI: Site PR >75%, Site Line DT <100min, Site Work Order <14 days, Site PM >85%

Skills

Motors & drives

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Drive systems

PLC troubleshooting

Tools & diagnostics

Schematics reading

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Alamance Foods Inc. in Graham, NC, is seeking a Maintenance A/B technician to support production with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-speed food and beverage equipment.

You will read blueprints, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and document activities in the CMMS. A 3–5 year background in industrial maintenance and PLC knowledge are preferred; salary is $30-$33 per hour.