Maintenance Technician – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for full-time, on-site roles in Twinsburg, OH. The ideal candidate will handle 2nd/3rd shift maintenance on automated manufacturing cells, supporting die-casting and robotic systems with PLC and electrical troubleshooting.

Candidates must have 4+ years of related experience, strong AC/DC electrical knowledge, and hands-on expertise with ABB robotics and Allen-Bradley PLCs. Overtime and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 48 months / 4 years of related industrial maintenance experience required.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical/electrical/electronic malfunctions in manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and robot cells to prevent recurring failures.
• Install, align, and maintain production equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Read electrical and hydraulic schematics and interpret control circuits.
• Work on ABB robotic cells and modify robot positions as needed.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

PLC ladder logic

Hydraulics

Industrial robotics

Electrical/electronic systems

Welding

Production equipment repair

SLC 500

PLC-5

ControlLogix

Robot programming & debugging

Robotic systems (ABB M94/M98/M2000/M殖)

Reading schematics (electrical/hydraul

Education

Technical / Vocational Education or related college coursework

Tools

SLC 500

PLC-5

ControlLogix

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technician — 2nd & 3rd Shift | Twinsburg, OH

Full-Time | On-Site | Industrial Maintenance / Automotive Manufacturing

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM | 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN

Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for full-time 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities in Twinsburg, Ohio. These are advanced, hands‑on industrial maintenance positions supporting complex manufacturing equipment and automated production cells.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, PLC ladder-logic troubleshooting, hydraulics, industrial robotics, electrical/electronic systems, welding, and production-equipment repair within a manufacturing environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance work involving installation, troubleshooting, repair, alignment, and preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment and plant systems. This position requires the ability to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic, combustion, PLC, and robotic equipment problems and implement effective repairs designed to prevent recurring failures.

This role supports automated manufacturing and die‑casting equipment and requires the technician to work independently with PLC ladder logic, electrical and hydraulic schematics, robotics, machine‑shop equipment, and welding processes.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

• 2nd Shift — Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• 2 Openings on 2nd Shift
• 3rd Shift — Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
• 1 Opening on 3rd Shift
• Approximately 50–60 Hours per Week
• Overtime Expected
• Fully On‑Site in Twinsburg, Ohio

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose mechanical equipment malfunctions
• Diagnose electrical and electronic equipment malfunctions
• Diagnose hydraulic system problems
• Diagnose combustion‑system operating difficulties
• Determine appropriate repair procedures
• Implement corrective repairs designed to prevent repeat failures
• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing and die‑casting machine cells
• Navigate and interpret PLC ladder logic
• Use Allen‑Bradley SLC 500 systems for troubleshooting
• Use Allen‑Bradley PLC‑5 systems for troubleshooting
• Use Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix systems for troubleshooting
• Diagnose PLC‑controlled equipment faults
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics
• Troubleshoot ABB industrial robots
• Modify robot positions as required
• Diagnose robotic‑cell problems
• Work with ABB M94 robotic systems
• Work with ABB M98 robotic systems
• Work with ABB M2000 robotic systems
• Work with ABB M2600 robotic systems
• Work with ABB M6700 robotic systems
• Install new manufacturing equipment
• Move and align new and existing equipment
• Set up and operate machine‑shop equipment
• Perform machine repair and fabrication work
• Perform gas welding
• Perform electric welding
• Complete maintenance and machine‑repair records
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment
• Perform proactive maintenance activities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support production uptime and equipment reliability

PLC & CONTROLS EXPERIENCE

This role requires hands‑on experience troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley PLC‑controlled manufacturing equipment. Relevant systems include:

• SLC 500
• PLC-5
• ControlLogix
• Ladder Logic
• PLC Fault Diagnostics
• Inputs / Outputs
• Sensors
• Control Circuits
• Automated Manufacturing Cells

ROBOTICS EXPERIENCE

Candidates should have hands‑on industrial robotics experience, including the ability to modify positions and diagnose robotic equipment problems. Experience with ABB systems is particularly relevant, including:

• ABB M94
• ABB M98
• ABB M2000
• ABB M2600
• ABB M6700

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Die Casting
• Foundry Operations
• Heavy Metal Manufacturing
• Metal Stamping
• Machining
• Injection Molding
• Automated Manufacturing
• Heavy Industrial Maintenance

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Drug Screen Required
• Background Check Required
• Position Is Moderately Physical

Requirements

• Minimum 48 Months / 4 Years of Related Industrial Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 48 Months of Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLC Systems REQUIRED
• Allen‑Bradley SLC 500 Experience REQUIRED
• Allen‑Bradley PLC‑5 Experience REQUIRED
• Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Navigate and Interpret PLC Ladder Logic REQUIRED
• PLC Troubleshooting of Manufacturing Equipment REQUIRED
• Experience Troubleshooting Die‑Casting or Comparable Automated Machine Cells REQUIRED
• Electrical Schematic Reading Experience REQUIRED
• Hydraulic Schematic Reading Experience REQUIRED
• Industrial Hydraulic Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Industrial Robotics Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Diagnose and Modify Robot Positions REQUIRED
• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Electrical / Electronic Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Combustion Equipment Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Gas Welding Experience REQUIRED
• Electric Welding Experience REQUIRED
• Production Equipment Installation / Alignment Experience REQUIRED
• Preventive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Approximately 50–60 Hours per Week with Overtime REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Fully On‑Site in Twinsburg, OH REQUIRED
• Technical / Vocational Education, Certificate Program, or Related College Coursework REQUIRED
• ABB Robot Experience Strongly Preferred
• Die‑Casting / Automotive Manufacturing Experience Strongly Preferred

ALLEN-BRADLEY PLC EXPERIENCE IS CRITICAL:

Candidates must demonstrate actual hands‑on troubleshooting with SLC 500, PLC-5, and ControlLogix systems. General PLC exposure without the ability to navigate ladder logic and diagnose production-equipment faults is not sufficient.

DIE-CASTING / AUTOMATED CELL EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must be capable of troubleshooting die‑casting machine cells or directly comparable automated industrial equipment using PLC information and electrical/hydraulic schematics.

ROBOTICS EXPERIENCE:

Experience modifying positions and diagnosing ABB robotic‑cell problems is highly relevant. Direct experience with M94, M98, M2000, M2600, or M6700 systems should be documented whenever present.

EDUCATION NOTE:

The position requires technical or vocational preparation such as maintenance or industrial-technology coursework, a certificate program, or some college coursework. Equivalent directly related technical training should be carefully documented.

SHIFT NOTE:

Candidates must specifically confirm which shift they are pursuing and their ability to work approximately 50–60 hours per week with expected overtime.