Industrial Maintenance Technician

Stoughton Parts Sales; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to provide advanced technical support for automation, controls, and production systems. You will troubleshoot PLCs, support robotics and integration with Panasonic and Motoman, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and safety.

The role requires strong electrical and hydraulic skills, plus the ability to read schematics and maintain documentation for PM schedules and change records. Tools provided by the employee as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support to ensure reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of automated systems.
• Connect remotely to PLCs via VPN to monitor and diagnose active processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control issues using schematics and test tools.
• Edit and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic across multiple platforms (ABB, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Direct Logic, CT Corporation).
• Build and wire control panels and electrical circuits per schematics.
• Support robotic welding and automation systems, including Panasonic and Motoman integration with PLCs.

Skills

Advanced Troubleshooting

Mentorship

Technical Independence

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ABB PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Direct Logic PLC

Control Technology Corp PLC

Job description

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:
• Light curtains, safety relays, HMIs, and PLC hardware
• Build and wire control panels and electrical circuits according to schematics
• 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.

What You Bring -

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.

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