Industrial Maintenance Tech — Automation & PLCs

Oldcastle; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Oldcastle is hiring a maintenance mechanic for an industrial steel fabrication and manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, safety, and reliable operation of equipment, reading manuals, and coordinating with external support as needed.

The ideal candidate will perform diagnostics on automation, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, install PLC-based controls, and maintain records of repairs and spare parts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in industrial maintenance with 5 years related field experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC drawings.
• Experience with maintaining welding and metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance capabilities.
• Experience with automation systems, electrical systems, mechanical components, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols including lockout/tagout and arc flash safety.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure reliability.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with automation systems, electrical components, mechanical equipment, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair or replace defective parts using knowledge of automation, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic principles.
• Install, configure, and calibrate automation systems (PLCs, sensors, actuators).
• Document maintenance activities and parts inventories; coordinate with production.

Skills

Automation systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical components

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

MIG welding

Troubleshooting

Education

Industrial maintenance (post-secondary) with 5 years related experience

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Oldcastle is hiring a maintenance mechanic for an industrial steel fabrication and manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, safety, and reliable operation of equipment, reading manuals, and coordinating with external support as needed.

The ideal candidate will perform diagnostics on automation, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, install PLC-based controls, and maintain records of repairs and spare parts.