Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLC, VFD & Motors

SMS group; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holiday time

401k with a company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair factory equipment, industrial machinery, and associated electrical systems.

The role requires repairing or replacing components, disassembling machinery, troubleshooting electrical systems (PLCs, VFDs), reading blueprints, welding, and recording maintenance activities. The position operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule with days and nights and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge of machines, tools, design, repair and maintenance.
• Electrical knowledge of PLCs, VFDs and electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace broken components of machinery and equipment.
• Disassemble equipment to remove parts and perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems including PLCs and VFDs.
• Observe operation to diagnose malfunctions using testing devices.
• Record repairs and maintain documentation; manage parts orders.
• Program computer-controlled machinery and verify operations.
• Explain equipment functions to operators.
• Cut and weld metal to repair or fabricate parts.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC/VFD testing

Blueprint reading

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Voltmeters

Testing equipment

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair factory equipment, industrial machinery, and associated electrical systems.

The role requires repairing or replacing components, disassembling machinery, troubleshooting electrical systems (PLCs, VFDs), reading blueprints, welding, and recording maintenance activities. The position operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule with days and nights and offers competitive benefits.