Maintenance Lead Technician – Robotics & PLC Expert

AGC Automotive Americas; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Automotive Americas seeks a senior maintenance lead to mentor a diverse team responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production and facility equipment. You will drive preventative maintenance, perform electro-mechanical diagnostics, and provide after-hours support as needed.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, PLC programming, robotics, and strong safety practices to keep lines productive and reliable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills.
• Strong PLC programming skills and experience with robotics.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach and guide maintenance associates to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment and processes.
• Ensure reliable operation of production equipment by completing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform duties.
• Plan and support area activities, set targets, prioritize work, assign labor and manage backlog.
• Determine work schedules, sequences and assignments based on priorities.
• Define, develop and ensure completion of preventive/predictive activities.
• Promote safe, productive work environment and 5S standards.
• Provide after-hours and off-shift assistance as required.
• Handle other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Six Sigma

Fishbone analysis

8D problem solving

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Safety consciousness

Independent worker

Education

Associate’s degree – Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electrician or Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Job description

AGC Automotive Americas seeks a senior maintenance lead to mentor a diverse team responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production and facility equipment. You will drive preventative maintenance, perform electro-mechanical diagnostics, and provide after-hours support as needed.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, PLC programming, robotics, and strong safety practices to keep lines productive and reliable.