Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLCs & AC/DC Drives (Rotating 12s)

The Keystone Distinction Group; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician for PLCs and AC/DC drives in the Greater Green Bay, WI area. This direct-hire role offers a structured 12-hour rotating shift with six days off each month and a competitive starting pay up to $29.50/hour plus a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing technical training.

Responsibilities include electro-mechanical repairs, troubleshooting motor drives, tracing PLC faults, analyzing schematics, and leading shift hand-offs

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology / Automated Systems OR 4+ years of hands-on industrial machinery experience
• Hands-on experience with AC/DC motor drives and electrical systems
• Experience diagnosing PLC faults and tracing ladder logic
• Stable work history with limited employer changes in 5 years

Responsibilities

• Execute electro-mechanical repairs and overhauls on automated production machinery
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motor drives and power controls
• Trace PLC logic and electrical faults to clear line stoppages
• Analyze electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints for overhauls
• Lead shift hand-offs and preventative maintenance routines
• Travel occasionally for regional training and goals

Skills

PLC literacy

AC/DC drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology / Automated Systems

Tools

AC/DC motor drives

Industrial PLCs

Ladder diagrams

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLCs & AC/DC Drives (Rotating 12s)

Up to $29.50/Hour Greater Green Bay, WI Area Predictable Rotating 12s Direct-Hire

• Compensation & Earnings: Starting pay rate up to $29.50/hour + full comprehensive corporate benefits package + ongoing corporate technical training investment.
• Work Schedule & Time Off: Structured 12-Hour Rotating Shift | Predictable rhythm that naturally builds in a recurring block of 6 consecutive days off every single month.
• Work Environment & Culture: Exceptionally stable, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greater Green Bay undergoing multi-million-dollar infrastructure expansions; tight-knit shift culture with zero toxic politics or micromanagement.
• Core Technical Scope: 4+ years of hands-on industrial electro-mechanical maintenance (or Associate's Degree + 2 years), AC/DC motor drives, PLC logic fault-tracing, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); work history stability (maximum of 2 employers in the past 5 years); local commute within 45 minutes of Green Bay, WI; occasional regional travel (~2 days every other month for training).

If you are an industrial maintenance professional tired of toxic shop politics, random micromanagement, or chaotic schedules that leave you with scattered single days off, this direct-hire opportunity offers the ideal career track. Operating as an exceptionally stable, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing leader in the Greater Green Bay area, this facility is actively investing millions into major infrastructure expansion. Employee turnover here is remarkably low because leadership focuses heavily on long‑term culture fit—people join the team, find their rhythm, and stay.

The maintenance team functions as a tight‑knit unit where technicians collaborate, look out for one another, and solve problems without corporate red tape. Best of all, the structured 12‑hour rotating schedule is built specifically to maximize your time away from the shop. By grouping work shifts together, the schedule naturally delivers a massive, recurring block of six consecutive days off every single month—giving you uninterrupted stretches of time to travel, hunt, fish, or spend time with family that traditional schedules simply can’t match.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Execute Electro-Mechanical Repairs: Perform comprehensive mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, component overhauls, and emergency breakdown repairs across automated production machinery.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC Motor Drives: Diagnose, calibrate, and resolve operational faults within complex AC and DC variable-speed motor drive systems and industrial power controls.
• Trace PLC Logic & Electrical Faults: Interface with industrial PLCs to trace electrical logic, isolate system input/output errors, and rapidly clear line stoppages.
• Analyze Technical Schematics: Read and apply complex multi-page electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and ladder diagrams to execute safe, precise equipment overhauls.
• Lead Shift Hand-Offs & PMs: Maintain clear communication during shift hand‑offs to preserve operational continuity and drive structured preventative maintenance routines.
• Participate in Regional Upskilling: Travel occasionally (roughly two days every other month) to participate in advanced technical training seminars or collaborate on regional operational goals.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Electro-Mechanical Technical Depth: Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology / Automated Systems OR 4+ years of equivalent hands‑on industrial machinery breakdown experience.
• Drive & PLC Literacy: Practical, hands‑on field depth identifying/repairing faults in AC/DC drives and interacting with industrial PLC environments.
• Proven Work History Stability: Rock‑solid career record showing a maximum of 2 employers over the last 5 years, demonstrating long‑term loyalty and reliability.
• 12‑Hour Shift Alignment: Full lifestyle readiness and commitment to succeed within a structured 12‑hour rotating schedule that includes scheduled weekend coverage.
• Local Commute: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45‑minute driving radius of the Greater Green Bay, WI area.
• Compliance & Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Fluid Power Mastery: Deep hands‑on experience troubleshooting industrial hydraulic pumps, proportional valves, and heavy‑duty pneumatic circuits.
• Precision Mechanical Alignment: Background using dial indicators, laser alignment tools, or precision optical alignment setup for heavy power transmission equipment.
• Robotics / Motion Control: Familiarity with industrial robotic arm movement, servo drive systems, or automated material handling setups.