Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Pipe Recruit; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 1st Shift in Twinsburg, OH. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing die-casting machines, programming ABB robots, and performing maintenance on hydraulic systems. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing, along with proficiency in PLC programming and welding. This full-time position requires a strong understanding of electrical blueprints. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in automotive/high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/hydraulic blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with CNC maintenance or CNC machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair die-casting machine cells.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Maintain accurate repair logs and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair of die-casting machinery

PLC ladder logic (Allen Bradley)

Experience with ABB robots

Electrical/mechanical repairs

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Machining tasks

Education

Technical education in Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Job description

About the job Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description (JD) Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Twinsburg, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair die-casting machine cells, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment using PLC ladder logic (Allen Bradley SLC 500, PLC 5, ControlLogix).
• Program, diagnose, and modify ABB robots (M94, M98, M2000, M2600, M6700) to optimize performance.
• Perform electrical/mechanical repairs, welding (MIG/TIG), and machining tasks to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) and interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Install, align, and relocate manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate repair logs and adhere to safety protocols (OSHA compliance).

Qualifications & Must-Haves:

• 4+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in automotive/high-volume manufacturing (not warehouse/conveyor systems).
• Proficiency with:
• Allen Bradley PLCs (troubleshooting/modifying ladder logic).
• Hydraulics/pneumatics and welding (gas/electric).
• Technical education (vocational certs or some college coursework in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics).
• Ability to read electrical/hydraulic blueprints and schematics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with die-casting machines (e.g., Oskar Frech, Buhler).
• Familiarity with CNC maintenance or CNC machining is a plus.