Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLC & Machinery

Energy Jobline ZR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance technician position focusing on repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment across production lines. Responsibilities include inspection, disassembly, parts replacement, lubrication, and test runs to verify performance.

The role requires working with hydraulic systems, metalworking tools, and electrical schematics, plus the ability to interpret manuals and safety rules. Flexible to assist with installation and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; or 3 years related experience or training.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to calculate simple figures and apply basic algebra/geometry.

Responsibilities

• Observe devices in operation to ensure performance per specifications.
• Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders and related tools.
• Dismantle devices to access and replace defective parts; inspect parts for wear.
• Repair or replace defective parts and install new components.
• Lubricate and clean parts; test devices after repairs.
• Advise maintenance manager on parts to order; maintain inventory to reduce downtime.
• Understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot accordingly.

Skills

Electrical schematics

PLC testing

Multi-meter use

Reading safety/maintenance manuals

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Metalworking tools setup

Job description

A maintenance technician position focusing on repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment across production lines. Responsibilities include inspection, disassembly, parts replacement, lubrication, and test runs to verify performance.

The role requires working with hydraulic systems, metalworking tools, and electrical schematics, plus the ability to interpret manuals and safety rules. Flexible to assist with installation and inventory optimization.