Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLC & Automation

MANN+HUMMEL; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our plant team in Gastonia, NC. You will repair, install, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, diagnose failures, and work with external contractors to ensure quality work per instructions.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and schematics, programming PLCs with Servo & VFD drives, managing PM programs, maintaining SAP-based records, and collaborating with vendors while upholding OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of mechanical and electrical machine shop experience.
• Experience with both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Understanding OSHA, safety procedures and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment per safety requirements.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and ladder logic.
• Read electrical code specs to lay out electrical equipment.
• Experience with Servo and VFD drives and PLC controls programming.
• Order materials and manage SAP receipts.
• Oversee 3rd party vendors for equipment purchases.
• Perform PM program and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Ensure quality standards and Lock Out-Tag Out.
• Work independently or in a team; maintain clean, safe area.
• Travel locally up to 10%.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Plumbing

3D bar code scanners

Carpentry

Physical strength

Reading blueprints

OSHA knowledge

Overtime availability

Teamwork

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our plant team in Gastonia, NC. You will repair, install, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, diagnose failures, and work with external contractors to ensure quality work per instructions.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and schematics, programming PLCs with Servo & VFD drives, managing PM programs, maintaining SAP-based records, and collaborating with vendors while upholding OSHA safety standards.