Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLC & Troubleshooting

Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.

You will read schematics, assist with new equipment installation, and support operators to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in a manufacturing setting, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with PLC/HMI, welding/fabrication, and electrical tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory.
• Trade or technical schooling in electrical, mechanical, or related areas preferred.
• 2–4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections for reliability.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Assist with installation of new equipment.
• Support operators with training and troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
• Complete work orders promptly with high quality standards.
• Utilize hand and power tools and meters safely.
• Document all repairs and required information per SOPs.
• Stay current with new products, equipment, and techniques.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

HVAC

Welding/Fabrication

PLC/HMI

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school in electrical/mechanical etc.

Tools

Maintenance tools

Multimeters / electrical meters

Power tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production, processing, and packaging equipment.

You will read schematics, assist with new equipment installation, and support operators to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in a manufacturing setting, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with PLC/HMI, welding/fabrication, and electrical tools.