Maintenance Lead

John Charles Search; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client, a leading global intralogistics and warehouse automation company, is expanding a newly commissioned automated facility in the USA. We seek Level II/III Maintenance Technicians and a Senior Lead Technician to sustain high-performance ASRS and material-handling systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automated logistics maintenance, strong PLC, VFD and electrical troubleshooting, and a structured approach to diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in automated environments.
• Experience with conveyors, ASRS or automated material-handling systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with VFDs, motors and control systems.
• Knowledge of sensors, HMIs and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance across automated material-handling systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation faults.
• Maintain and repair ASRS, conveyors, motors, drives and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, sensors and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Analyse PLC fault messages and perform PLC diagnostics.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair documentation.
• Escalate complex technical issues to engineering/OEM support.

Skills

3-5 years industrial maintenance

Conveyors

ASRS

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Mechanical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Job description

Maintenance Technicians - Automated Warehouse / ASRS

Confidential Client | New Automated Logistics Facility

John Charles Search is exclusively representing a leading global intralogistics and warehouse automation business on a major new automated facility project in the USA. We are currently looking for experienced Level II Maintenance Technicians, Level III Advanced Maintenance Technicians and a Senior Lead Technician to support the operation and maintenance of a highly automated distribution environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly commissioned, high-performance automated facility, working with advanced ASRS, conveyor, material-handling and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance across automated material-handling systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and automation faults.
• Maintain and repair ASRS, conveyors, motors, drives and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, sensors and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Analyse PLC fault messages and perform PLC diagnostics.
• Diagnose pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Carry out component replacements, repairs and equipment adjustments.
• Perform root-cause analysis and identify recurring equipment failures.
• Support commissioning, start-up and system optimisation.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair documentation.
• Escalate complex technical issues to engineering/OEM support.
• Follow strict LOTO, electrical safety and working-at-height procedures.
• Provide professional support to site operations and customer stakeholders.

Level II Maintenance Technician

• 3-5 years' industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience within warehouse automation, logistics, manufacturing or automated production environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with conveyors, ASRS or automated material-handling systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC systems.
• Experience with VFDs, motors and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Knowledge of sensors, HMIs and automation systems.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting experience.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.

Level III Advanced Maintenance Technician

• 5+ years maintaining automated systems, ideally within high-volume logistics or distribution facilities.
• Advanced electrical and controls troubleshooting experience.
• Strong PLC diagnostic capabilities.
• Experience with industrial networks and fieldbus systems.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting commissioning and system optimisation.
• Ability to analyse equipment performance, wear and recurring failures.
• Comfortable supporting Controls Engineers and specialist teams during escalations.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Experience mentoring less experienced technicians.

The Senior Lead Technician will provide technical leadership across the on-site maintenance operation, acting as a key escalation point for complex equipment and automation issues.

• Lead and support the on-site maintenance team.
• Mentor Level II and Level III technicians.
• Coordinate responses to critical equipment failures.
• Prioritise breakdowns based on operational impact.
• Lead root-cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Liaise with engineering and specialist support teams.
• Support commissioning, upgrades and engineering changes.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve uptime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed effectively.
• Maintain technical documentation and maintenance reports.
• Act as a key technical contact for site stakeholders.

Technical Environment

ASRS | Conveyors | Material Handling | Motors & Drives | VFDs | PLCs | HMIs | Sensors |

Industrial Networks | Pneumatics | Hydraulics | Electromechanical Systems | Automation &

Controls

Candidate Requirements

We're particularly interested in maintenance professionals who have worked within highly automated logistics, warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environments.

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability.
• Experience with automated material-handling equipment.
• A structured approach to diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance.
• Ability to prioritise critical failures and minimise downtime.
• Comfortable working at height and following strict safety procedures.