Industrial Maintenance Technician — Automation & PLC Career Growth

Sun Recruiting; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + More

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for a global manufacturing client with a long history of success.

You will maintain highly automated equipment, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and support production with rapid response to issues. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and industrial maintenance experience.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing cells and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Diagnose and repair components including motors, relays, sensors, and drives.
• Interpret schematics and manuals to assist fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Industrial automation

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotic automation

PLCs

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Journeyman Machine Repair certification or 3–5 years repair experience

Tools

Industrial control systems

Schematic reading

Automated equipment

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for a global manufacturing client with a long history of success.

You will maintain highly automated equipment, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and support production with rapid response to issues. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.