Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift (Electrical/PLC)

Kelly Services; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Troy, MI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will work with automated equipment, read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician or equivalent training; approximately 6+ years of industrial maintenance experience if experience-based.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to work from electrical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC/PAC systems, I/O, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot everything from industrial automation to conventional machinery and facility electrical systems.
• Self-motivated problem solver who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, squatting, and lifting.
• Willingness to work overtime when production needs require it; IEC standards and robotic/welding equipment experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and automated equipment.
• Diagnose PLC/PAC I/O, sensors, controls, circuitry, and machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to keep equipment reliable and production moving.
• Maintain and repair automated machinery, including robotic and welding equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and use technical documentation to quickly identify and resolve problems.
• Support equipment startups, rebuilds, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to identify root causes and improve machine performance.
• Complete maintenance work orders and PMs while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/PAC systems

I/O sensors

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician or equivalent training

Job description

Kelly Services in Troy, MI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will work with automated equipment, read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.