Industrial Maintenance Technician

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC Maintenance Technician III is responsible for maintaining automation reliability and safety across the production line. You will diagnose and repair advanced electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, work on control panels, and support welding automation with PLCs.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance and rapid response to equipment issues in a fast-paced facility. Candidates should be able to read schematics, document maintenance activities, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced PLC ladder logic troubleshooting ability.
• Strong electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with automation hardware and safety systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation reliability and production continuity.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Build, wire, and troubleshoot control panels per schematics.
• Support robotic welding and automation systems and upgrades.
• Document work logs, PMs, and changes; maintain safety practices.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotic troubleshooting

Predictive maintenance

Documentation skills

Schematic reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical wiring

Control panels

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Details

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 1st Shift: 5:30am - 4:00pm
• Monday - Thursday 2nd Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am
• Weekend (Friday - Sunday) 1st Shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm
• Weekend (Friday - Sunday) 2nd Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am

Overtime: Required as business needs

What You’ll Do

You will provide advanced technical support to ensure reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of automated and production systems.

Automation, Controls & Advanced Troubleshooting

• Work within automation environments, including understanding PLC logic and equipment handshaking
• Connect remotely to PLCs via VPN to monitor, diagnose, and support active processes
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control issues using schematics, multimeters, amp probes, and Meggers
• Edit and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic across multiple platforms (ABB, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Direct Logic, Control Technology Corporation)
• Install, troubleshoot, and support:
• Servos, VFDs, sensors, motors, encoders
• Light curtains, safety relays, HMIs, and PLC hardware
• Build and wire control panels and electrical circuits according to schematics

Robotics, Equipment & Continuous Improvement

• Support robotic welding and automation systems, including Panasonic and Motoman integration with PLCs
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic breakdowns with urgency
• Evaluate equipment capabilities and implement modifications through continuous improvement initiatives
• Upgrade systems and identify suitable replacement components for obsolete equipment
• Perform new equipment setup, commissioning, and diagnostics
• Apply predictive and preventive maintenance practices to prevent failures

Leadership, Safety & Documentation

• Contribute to team success by driving root-cause corrective actions rather than temporary fixes
• Mentor and train maintenance employees respectfully and effectively
• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner according to company policy
• Follow and demonstrate best practices related to:
• Arc Flash
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• Maintain clear documentation including work logs, PM schedules, manuals, and component change records
• Maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: Maintenance Technician III employees must provide their own tools to perform maintenance tasks.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)

Experience & Skills

• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC ladder logic
• Strong electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automation hardware and safety systems
• Control panel building and electrical wiring experience
• Working knowledge of light fabrication, welding, cutting, and hand tools
• Strong understanding of predictive maintenance principles
• Ability to read and interpret prints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, manuals, and computer‑based systems
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace, understand urgency, adapt to change, and take ownership of results
• Basic math skills

Core Competencies

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Electrical, PLC, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Mentorship: Willing and able to train and support other maintenance employees
• Technical Independence: Able to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Professionalism: Strong cross‑functional communication and organizational skills

Training & Development

• Company‑provided training, which may include:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Utility and golf cart operation
• Aerial lift training (boom, scissor, forklift, manlift)
• Fall protection
• Arc flash training
• Confined space
• Overhead crane operations

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This role requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to automated equipment, electrical systems, robotics, and mechanical hazards. Additional requirements are outlined in the Maintenance Physical Demands Checklist.

Why This Role Matters

Maintenance Technician III roles are critical to maintaining automation reliability, production continuity, and technical excellence. Your expertise ensures complex systems run safely and efficiently, minimizes downtime, and enables continuous improvement across the facility. This role is vital to supporting advanced manufacturing operations and sustaining long‑term operational success at Stoughton Trailers.