Lead Maintenance Technician – PLC & Electrical Systems

Edcoat; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $27–$40/hour DOE

Shift differential: $1.50 for night Sh

401(k) with up to 5% match

120 hours PTO to start

Paid holidays

Job summary

EDCOAT is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support coil coating, slitting, and warehousing operations in New Carlisle, IN. This hands-on, mid-to-senior role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, equipment optimization, and leading repairs across mechanical and electrical systems.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage safety programs, and mentor junior team members while coordinating with engineering, production, and quality for uptime and goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting abilities; pneumatic/hydraulic experience a plus.
• Hands-on skills in welding, pipe fitting, blueprint reading (mechanical & electrical), and electrical testing.
• Proficiency with diagnostics tools (multimeters, schematics, PLC interfaces).
• Experience with wastewater treatment, AC/DC circuitry, VFDs, 3-phase, hydraulic troubleshooting, and overhead crane troubleshooting.
• Experience operating or maintaining CNC equipment, motors, pumps, and industrial automation systems.
• CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and troubleshoot painting line ovens, HTHW systems, wastewater treatment systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs and automation systems.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Lead small to mid-sized maintenance projects, including equipment installs, upgrades, and modifications.
• Mentor and train entry to mid-level Maintenance team members.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to support production goals.
• Design and oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure uptime and equipment longevity.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout.
• Conduct safety audits and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and CMMS entries.
• Work with vendors to source parts, coordinate repairs, and support equipment installations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Pipe fitting

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Schematics

PLC interfaces

Job description

EDCOAT is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support coil coating, slitting, and warehousing operations in New Carlisle, IN. This hands-on, mid-to-senior role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, equipment optimization, and leading repairs across mechanical and electrical systems.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage safety programs, and mentor junior team members while coordinating with engineering, production, and quality for uptime and goals.