Lead Airport Maintenance Technician – PLC & Electrical

Daifuku; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Baggage Handling Systems and Passenger Boarding Bridges. You will diagnose equipment failures, monitor operations and ensure safe, compliant performance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of mechanical or electrical experience, and the ability to mentor teammates, read blueprints, and work in a safety‑driven environment. Arizona job with on‑site operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on complex baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges.
• Mentor, train and assign tasks to other maintenance personnel.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, schematics and supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance tasks including preventive, routine and emergency work.
• Monitor system operation and diagnose equipment failures.
• Lead or assist in maintenance activities and guide junior staff.
• Ensure safety compliance and use of PPE.
• Read manuals and follow established procedures.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Troubleshooting

Mentoring teammates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reading blueprints/schematics

PLC logic

Industrial HVAC

Job description

Daifuku is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Baggage Handling Systems and Passenger Boarding Bridges. You will diagnose equipment failures, monitor operations and ensure safe, compliant performance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of mechanical or electrical experience, and the ability to mentor teammates, read blueprints, and work in a safety‑driven environment. Arizona job with on‑site operations.