Maintenance Mechanic - $34-37/hr + Night Premium

Electrical Automation Services; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment at a modern food manufacturing plant in Ravenna, OH. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, reading schematics, and the ability to work with PLC-controlled machinery.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to equipment issues, and coordinate parts and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate’s degree is preferred.
• Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting production equipment, electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and controls.
• Ability to read schematics and use standard diagnostic tools.
• PLC troubleshooting experience required; PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production equipment issues and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Repair and maintain production machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including PLC I/O diagnostics and reading ladder logic to identify faults.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Identify recurring problems and help develop lasting fixes.
• Request parts and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Follow plant safety procedures and food manufacturing quality practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Motor controls

PLC troubleshooting

Read schematics

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical theory

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Associate’s degree

Tools

PLC I/O diagnostics

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Diagnostic multimeter

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Ravenna, OH. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Ravenna.Pay: $34.10–$36.70/hr depending on experience, plus a $2.10/hr night premium on 12-hour nights.Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating 12-hour shifts. You work about 14 days a month and get every other weekend off (3-day weekend). Day and night shifts available.What you'll do: Keep production lines at a modern food manufacturing plant running. Troubleshoot motors, sensors, controls and PLCs, and handle electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.Who we're looking for: 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance (mechanical and electrical).Location: Hiram, OHWe’re seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment in a manufacturing facility. This role is suited to someone who can handle common equipment issues independently and work with the maintenance team on more complex repairs.Industrial Electricians, Electrical Maintenance Technicians, Electro-Mechanical Technicians, and Multicraft Maintenance Technicians are encouraged to apply.ResponsibilitiesRespond to production equipment issues and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.Repair and maintain production machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.Independently troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including PLC I/O diagnostics and reading ladder logic to identify faults.Perform preventive maintenance and keep accurate maintenance records.Identify recurring problems and help develop lasting fixes.Request parts and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance.Follow plant safety procedures and food manufacturing quality practices.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate’s degree is preferred.Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Hands-on experience troubleshooting production equipment, electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and controls.Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Ability to read schematics and use standard diagnostic tools.PLC troubleshooting experience required; PLC programming experience is a plus.Welding experience is a plus.Basic computer skills and familiarity with workplace safety practices.