Maintenance Technician

Tiffin Motorhomes; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffin Motorhomes in Red Bay, Alabama, is seeking a Maintenance PLC Technician to support day-to-day production and resolve electrical and control-system issues on our manufacturing lines. Responsibilities include reading schematics, installing transformers and electrical panels, programming PLCs, performing PMs, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Requires an associates degree in electrical or PLC technology or a minimum of 3 years programming experience; travel for technical training

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical or PLC technology or 3+ years programming experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Experience with industrial automation and PLC-based control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• General industrial maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Install and commission transformers and electrical panels.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and related control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
• Maintain PM schedules and equipment records.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hand tools

Electrical schematics

PLC troubleshooting

LOTO safety

Education

Associates degree in electrical or PLC technology

Tools

Multimeters

Megohm meters

Phase detectors

Job description

Our core purpose: To fulfill our customers’ recreational dreams through exceptional motorhomes and people who provide unparalleled service, quality, and value, transforming travel into an extraordinary experience.

Title: Maintenance PLC Technician

FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Purpose

Responsible for supporting day to day production operations to ensure Tiffin Group maintains daily production targets. Position will work closely with production and maintenance team members to resolve industrial equipment issues and support Tiffin Group core values: DREAMS- Driven by Customers, Reliable Excellence, Efficiently Prepared, Adaptable Mindsets, Methodical Problem Solvers, & Shared Adventures.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties

• General industrial maintenance skills
• Experienced using industrial maintenance hand tools
• Experience with installing single and three phase transformers and electrical panels
• Experience in installing/programming HDMI controls, VFD’s, motor controls, temperature controllers, control boards, relays, I/O cards, PLC banks
• Trouble shooting and understanding of all PLC logics and programs
• Experience in all lock out tag out protocols
• Troubleshooting and repairing issues on production equipment in the facilities
• Support general facility maintenance as needed
• Read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
• Experience in using electrical testing devices such as multimeters, megohm meters, phase detectors
• Ability to assist others with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Create and maintain records of materials used
• Experience in working with electrical control systems
• Maintain production equipment and complete PM’s as assigned
• Comply with all company safety procedures and programs

Requirements

• Ability to diagnosis and solve problems with production equipment
• Comfortable working in production type environment
• Ability to perform work in mature and professional manner, demonstrate personal responsibility, and perform all assigned duties.
• Industrial experience is a plus
• Associates degree in electrical or PLC technology or a minimum of 3 years in programming experience
• Ability to drive and operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, fork lifts
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to perform work at elevated heights
• Must be willing to travel for technical training
• Must be familiar with multiple brands of PLC’s and programs alike
• 5S experience a plus

Tiffin prefers prior experience. We will train the right individuals who demonstrate strong work ethic and can adhere to quality standards, policies, and work safely.