Lead Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - PLC/Automation

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician for 1st shift in Huntington, IN. The role focuses on advanced maintenance, automation projects, and reliability improvements to support plant operations.

You will diagnose, repair, and improve complex systems, lead maintenance projects, and mentor junior technicians while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Expertise in PLC programming, automation, and controls
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Technical degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior technicians
• Time management and reliability

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex systems
• Full PLC diagnostics and minor programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Maintain SCADA and HMI systems
• Robotics and automation systems support
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics and controls work
• Manage maintenance projects and system upgrades and retrofits
• Technical training and development of team members
• Communicate and assist with outside vendors
• Perform electrical panel work and wiring (all voltages)
• Install electrical infrastructure (all voltages)
• Calibrate sensors and instrumentation
• Maintain HVAC systems
• Fabricate and weld complex components (MIG/Stick)

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Automation & controls

Team leadership

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

HVAC knowledge

Welding & fabrication

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician for 1st shift in Huntington, IN. The role focuses on advanced maintenance, automation projects, and reliability improvements to support plant operations.

You will diagnose, repair, and improve complex systems, lead maintenance projects, and mentor junior technicians while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. On-site position with competitive benefits.