Maintenance Technician B

Hydro; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus plan eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in North America is seeking a maintenance professional with 3–5 years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on safety, diagnostic maintenance, and the ongoing reliability of automated systems and equipment.

You will diagnose malfunctions, modify PLC logic and robot programs to optimize production, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues. The position offers full-time employment at our Sidney, OH facility with opportunities for

Qualifications

• 3–5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment using automation.
• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• A high school diploma is required.
• Technical degree or equivalent technical training is required.

Responsibilities

• All safety issues are the #1 priority.
• Diagnosing malfunctions in automated systems, identifying faulty components, and repairing or replacing them efficiently.
• Programming and modifying PLC logic to optimize production processes.
• Programming and modifying robot programs to optimize production processes.
• Identifying and resolving electrical wiring, sensors, actuators, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems issues.
• Implementing new automation technologies, software updates, and hardware upgrades.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or training

Tools

PLC programming

Robot programming

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 1) All safety issues are #1 priority.
• 2) Preventative Maintenance
  • a) Diagnosing malfunctions in automated systems, identifying faulty components, and repairing or replacing them efficiently.
• 3) PLC programming and Modification
  • a) Understanding and modifying PLC logic to adjust system behavior and optimize production processes.
• 4) Robot programming, modification and manipulation
  • a) Understanding and modifying Robot programs to adjust system behavior and optimize production processes.
• 5) Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
  • a) Identifying and resolving issues with electrical wiring, sensors, actuators, motors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other mechanical components.
• 6) System upgrades and modifications
  • a) Implementing new automation technologies, software updates, and hardware upgrades to improve system functionality.

What will make you successful?

Required:

3 – 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment using automation is required.

Previous maintenance experience is required.

A high school diploma is required.

technical degree or equivalent technical training is required.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

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