Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to troubleshoot, program, and repair PLC-driven equipment to minimize downtime. You will maintain facility infrastructure and support automation and robotics across manufacturing lines, collaborating with engineers and vendors.

Applicants should have 3+ years in technical maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical/hydraulic skills, and the ability to lead and train teammates. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a technical maintenance role utilizing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and repair PLC-driven equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure including electrical and heating systems, plumbing, and machines.
• Service and optimize hydraulic systems across equipment.
• Perform automation and robotics support and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to resolve issues cost-effectively.
• Train team members and assist supervisor with performance feedback.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team keeping a world-class operation movingYour core responsibilitiesTroubleshoot, program, and repair PLC-driven equipment to minimize downtime.Maintain and repair facility infrastructure: structures, building and grounds, electrical and heating systems, plumbing, and machine repair.Service and optimize hydraulic systems across a variety of equipment.Perform automation and robotics support, machine shop fabrication, and preventive maintenance using specialized instruments.Alter/repair tools, fixtures, gauges, and guarding through machining and bench operations.Collaborate with engineers and external vendors to resolve complex equipment and process issues efficiently and cost-effectively.Train team members, delegate tasks, give performance input to the supervisor, and help address and resolve workplace concerns.Pitch in as needed with other assigned duties.What we’re looking forAdvanced diagnostic ability across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic domains.Proven leadership plus strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.Working knowledge of tooling practices and their applications.Basic computer literacy.Fluent in English and the primary language used at the site.BackgroundEducation: High school diploma or GED.Experience: Minimum 3 years in a technical maintenance role utilizing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.Physical and environmental expectationsLift/carry engines, components, and materials of different sizes and weights; the supervisor will provide the essential physical requirements for each role.Occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching during 8–12 hour shifts.Continuous standing/walking for full 8–12 hour shifts.Extended use of power and vibrating tools.Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection for the duration of the shift.Operation of motorized vehicles throughout a full shift.Why Briggs & StrattonFrom Milwaukee to more than 100 countries across six continents, Briggs & Stratton delivers diverse power solutions—from engines and lithium-ion batteries to standby generators, energy storage, and professional turf equipment—under leading brands including Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco.EEO StatementBriggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.