Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLC & Robotics

JTEKT Column Systems NA

Hopkinsville (KY)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems NA is seeking an Electrical Technician/Maintenance role to install, repair, and maintain plant equipment and perform preventive maintenance. The position emphasizes PLC programming and PLC-based troubleshooting across lines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, technical electrical training, and a minimum of five years in industrial maintenance, with PLC experience and welding skills preferred. Travel may be required, and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Technical training in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding cutting, brazing, PLC.
Ability to read electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Ability to use measuring devices such as caliper, ohm meter, thermometer, voltmeter, etc.
Minimum five-year experience in industrial maintenance.
PLC experience preferred (Required for Electrical Technician).
Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
Basic machining skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, remove plant equipment, and conduct preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled.
First call troubleshooting of equipment and tooling on lines.
Assist safety committee in correcting safety violations.
Contact vendors to locate and order repair parts.
Participate on problem solving teams to rectify quality or production problems.
Utilize MVP to document maintenance activities and spare parts tracking.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Electrical Technician focus on PLC programming including projects for launches and safety updates.