Maintenance Technician

Jobtailor; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician in Ohio to perform preventive maintenance on production and automation equipment. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, PLC/HMI experience, and the ability to install and service electrical control systems.

You will work with mills, lathes, grinders, and welding tasks to support continuous operations. Candidates must have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, read schematics, and use voltmeters and measuring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proficient in reading manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Hands‑on experience using voltmeters and test/measuring equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting up to 480V 3‑phase equipment and control circuits.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and frequency drive programming.
• Strong communication and team orientation.
• Independent work ability and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and automation equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop, refine, and document preventive maintenance procedures.
• Maintain automation equipment and related machinery according to engineering and design standards.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, mechanical failures, and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective circuitry, electronic components, and control circuits.
• Install machinery and equipment to support operational improvements.
• Utilize machining tools such as mills, lathes, and surface grinders as needed.
• Perform welding tasks including MIG and TIG applications.
• Use machine data to analyze equipment performance and determine necessary adjustments.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and demonstrate knowledge of production processes.
• Repair electrical and pneumatic devices and associated systems.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems, solid‑state equipment, and automation components.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment including AC/DC motors, control cabinets, airlines, power supplies, and frequency drives.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding (MIG and TIG)

Electrical Systems Repair

Machining Tools Operation

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Voltage Troubleshooting (up to 480V)

Blueprint Interpretation

Control Circuit Repair

Tools

Voltmeters

Test/Measuring Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and automation equipment to ensure smooth operation
• Develop, refine, and document preventive maintenance procedures
• Maintain automation equipment and related machinery according to engineering and design standards
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, mechanical failures, and electrical issues
• Troubleshoot and repair defective circuitry, electronic components, and control circuits
• Install machinery and equipment to support operational improvements
• Utilize machining tools such as mills, lathes, and surface grinders as needed
• Perform welding tasks including MIG and TIG applications
• Use machine data to analyze equipment performance and determine necessary adjustments
• Operate manufacturing equipment and demonstrate knowledge of production processes
• Repair electrical and pneumatic devices and associated systems
• Install and maintain electrical control systems, solid‑state equipment, and automation components
• Troubleshoot automation equipment including AC/DC motors, control cabinets, airlines, power supplies, and frequency drives

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented, positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions
• Proficient in the use of basic power tools (drills, saws, grinders, drill press, pneumatic and hydraulic tools)
• Hands‑on experience using voltmeters and other test/measuring equipment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot up to 480V 3‑phase equipment and control circuits
• Experience working with PLCs, HMIs, and frequency drive programming
• Strong logical thinking and problem‑solving skills, especially related to automation equipment, wiring, airlines, motors, and control cabinets

Hard Skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Welding (MIG and TIG)
• Electrical Systems Repair
• Machining Tools Operation
• PLC Programming
• HMI Programming
• Voltage Troubleshooting (up to 480V)
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Control Circuit Repair

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Team‑Oriented Attitude
• Independent Work Ability
• Logical Thinking
• Problem‑Solving Skills