Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLC, Electrical & Boiler Expert

Alsco Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct (

Direct Deposit

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms in Roanoke, VA seeks a Maintenance Technician to install, repair and maintain large industrial textile processing equipment and facility systems. You’ll handle start-up/shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, boiler operation, welding, hydraulics and pneumatics, reporting to the Chief Engineer.

Requirements include at least two years in maintenance engineering, ability to read electrical schematics, PLC programming, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
• Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.
• PLC programming experience.
• Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues.
• Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Looks for opportunities to continually improve maintenance processes.
• Works with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
• Studies blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.

Skills

Maintenance engineering experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

PLC programming experience

English communication

Power and hand tools

Team player

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

Boiler license or PLC programming certifications

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Alsco Uniforms in Roanoke, VA seeks a Maintenance Technician to install, repair and maintain large industrial textile processing equipment and facility systems. You’ll handle start-up/shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, boiler operation, welding, hydraulics and pneumatics, reporting to the Chief Engineer.

Requirements include at least two years in maintenance engineering, ability to read electrical schematics, PLC programming, and strong English communication.