Maintenance Specialist: PLC & Reliability Leader

Domtar Corporation

Owensboro (KY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Domtar Owensboro is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join the plant maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on converting and production equipment.

This full-time role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, leadership, and ability to read schematics are essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Read and interpret schematics.
  • Demonstrate leadership and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on maintenance and repair activities on converting and production equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Lead preventive maintenance and shutdown projects.
  • Coordinate work assignments and provide directions to maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.
  • Facilitate maintenance, safety, and training meetings.
  • Serve as backup for the Maintenance Manager when required.
  • Promote safe work practices and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical troubleshooting
Leadership
Schematics reading
Communication
PLC troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft Office
Maintenance systems
CMMS

Job description

Domtar Owensboro is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join the plant maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on converting and production equipment.

This full-time role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, leadership, and ability to read schematics are essential.

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