Industrial Maintenance Tech — PLC & Automation

Planet Group; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Jeannette, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our recycling facility running smoothly. Pay ranges from $20 to $35 per hour, with day and night shifts on a 2 on/2 off/3 on rotation, and a 6-month contract-to-hire path.

You will troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain extruders, conveyors and other equipment, perform proactive maintenance, and work closely with operators to ensure high uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in extrusion, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and work orders.
• Hands-on skills with power/hand tools, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of PLCs, Lean manufacturing, and 5S principles.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Keep operations running with proactive preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and solve mechanical and electrical issues that affect production.
• Inspect, service, and optimize extruders, conveyors, pumps, motors, and other key equipment.
• Install new equipment, calibrate machines, and improve uptime and efficiency.
• Partner with operators and managers to WOW both internal and external customers.
• Lead with safety to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Perform miscellaneous job duties as required.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Industrial automation/Robotics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school / Associate degree in welding/fabrication

Job description

Planet Group in Jeannette, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our recycling facility running smoothly. Pay ranges from $20 to $35 per hour, with day and night shifts on a 2 on/2 off/3 on rotation, and a 6-month contract-to-hire path.

You will troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain extruders, conveyors and other equipment, perform proactive maintenance, and work closely with operators to ensure high uptime and safety.