Maintenance Technician

CapstoneONE Search; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search represents a Fortune 500 manufacturing organization in Trussville, Alabama, seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a high-speed, automated production environment. The role combines electrical and mechanical upkeep with PLCs and robotics to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting motor controls, reading schematics, and documenting activities in the CMMS, all while adhering to safety protocols and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience with electrical and mechanical skills.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred) and robotic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems including motor controls, relays, sensors, and low/medium voltage circuits.
• Maintains PLC-controlled equipment and robotic systems, with minor programming as needed.
• Diagnoses root causes and implements corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Reads electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; follows equipment manuals.
• Documents maintenance activities and parts usage in the CMMS.
• Supports safety protocols including lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures.
• Collaborates with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve KPIs.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics

Schematic reading

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Maintenance)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical) CapstoneONE Search | Trussville, Alabama (On-site)

We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 manufacturing organization actively seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a high-speed, automated production environment. This role will maintain a strong mix of electrical and mechanical skills, with exposure to PLCs and robotics, to keep equipment running reliably and minimize downtime.

Position Overview

• Performs preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment, including conveyors, motors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, including motor controls, relays, sensors, and low/medium voltage circuits
• Troubleshoots and maintains PLC-controlled equipment and automated/robotic systems, making minor program adjustments as needed
• Diagnoses root cause of equipment failures and implements corrective actions to reduce repeat downtime
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Performs equipment installations, upgrades, and rebuilds in support of new and existing production lines
• Documents maintenance activities, work orders, and parts usage within the CMMS
• Follows all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and arc flash procedures
• Collaborates with Production, Engineering, and other Maintenance team members to support plant KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school certification or Associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance preferred
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong blend of electrical and mechanical skills
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred) and robotic systems
• Working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmission
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed to support production