Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLC & Mechanical Expert

Custom Processing Services Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Processing Services Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing and facility machinery with emphasis on preventative maintenance and accurate diagnosis.

You will use CMMS for work orders and coordinate with the production team during downtime. The role requires hands-on skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, welding, electrical and control systems, plus blueprints interpretation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of working experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, air compressors, motors, bearings.
• Strong skills in welding, electrical (120-480V), and control system troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS; PLC programming software proficiency preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Manual dexterity for repairs.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs periodically and climb ladders.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and non-temperature-controlled environments.
• Employee must supply own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machines and equipment (mills, blenders, conveyors, pulverizes, crushers).
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical components of PLCs and collaborate with engineers on electrical/programmable issues.
• Utilize CMMS to enter, review, and close work orders and preventative maintenance orders.
• Communicate downtime events, solutions, and lead times with the production team.
• Maintain a clean working station and inventory of parts and tools.
• Request quotes from vendors, order parts, inspect received parts for quality, and approve installation.
• Serve as an expert in all things maintenance-related and facilitate training as requested.
• Comply with all safety protocols (PPE, lockout/tag out, confined spaces).

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems troubleshooting

MS Office

CMMS

PLC programming

Blueprint reading

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming software

MS Office

Job description

Custom Processing Services Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing and facility machinery with emphasis on preventative maintenance and accurate diagnosis.

You will use CMMS for work orders and coordinate with the production team during downtime. The role requires hands-on skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, welding, electrical and control systems, plus blueprints interpretation.