Lead Maintenance Technician – PLC & Automation

Brightfarms Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightfarms Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee day-to-day maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and provide hands-on leadership to the maintenance team at our Macon facility.

You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and ensure safe, reliable operations. The ideal candidate has strong electrical troubleshooting and PLC controls experience, with the ability to diagnose and repair automated equipment and control systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; technical certification or associate degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or facility maintenance experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and PLC-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and prioritize daily maintenance activities and work orders.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facility repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, relays, and control panels.
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and modify automation systems as required.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on electrical systems and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Read electrical schematics

Team leadership

CMMS experience

Preventive maintenance

VFDs/motor controls

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification / electrical training / associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

Brightfarms Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee day-to-day maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and provide hands-on leadership to the maintenance team at our Macon facility.

You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and ensure safe, reliable operations. The ideal candidate has strong electrical troubleshooting and PLC controls experience, with the ability to diagnose and repair automated equipment and control systems.