Maintenance Technician - Controls / Referral program

NPAworldwide; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance available, TBD

Advancement opportunities

Temporary accommodations up to 90 days

Rental car for up to 90 days

Job summary

NPAworldwide's client in Sylacauga, AL, seeks a Maintenance Technician for HPDC to perform repair, maintenance, inspection, testing, and adjustment of plant equipment and facilities. The role supports safe, reliable manufacturing through preventive and predictive maintenance and urgent call responses.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, reading schematics, and coordinating with supervisors to complete work orders efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years industrial maintenance or related technical education are preferred.
• Strong ability reading schematics for hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair, preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Inspect work areas after tasks and ensure safety devices remain operational.
• Follow safety guidelines and carry tools to every job.
• Adjust, tighten, and repair equipment during breaks or stoppages as directed.
• Monitor equipment for issues and proactively prepare for repairs.
• Complete work orders accurately and route data to supervisors.

Skills

Schematic reading

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

PLC knowledge

HMI experience

CAD proficiency

Robot controls

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

Siemens S7

DeviceNet

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

CAD

Job description

Job Description

Drive the future of mobility with us as a Maintenance Technician HPDC with our client in Sylacauga, AL. As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform repair, maintenance, inspection, testing, and adjustment activities for plant equipment, machinery, buildings, and grounds. This role supports safe and reliable manufacturing operations through preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, emergency response, and timely completion of maintenance work orders.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Relocation assistance available, including consideration for candidates relocating from outside Alabama, based on relocation distance (TBD):
  • Relocation bonus of $5,000 (single), $8,000 (couple), or $12,000 (family), subject to applicable taxes, paid in the first pay period following the start date.
  • Temporary accommodations at the new location for up to 90 days, if required.
  • Rental car for up to 90 days, if needed (for candidates who do not own a vehicle).
  • Settling-In Service through an external provider to assist with house/apartment hunting, area orientation, banking services, driver's license assistance, auto lease options, and related relocation support.

Shift Information

• Rotating Night Shift | 6:30 PM 6:30 AM | 2-2-3 rotation

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2 to 5 years of industrial maintenance experience OR 2-year Technical associate degree

Preferred Education And Experience

• 2-year Technical associate degree

Position Requirements

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic schematic, and ladder logic diagrams
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems
• Thorough knowledge of electrical control systems for machinery
• Ability to interpret equipment logic and troubleshoot using an external programming device such as a laptop computer
• Proficiency with PLC controllers and logic
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with servo drives
• Knowledge of data acquisition programs
• Robot controls and troubleshooting capabilities
• Automation and control systems knowledge
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) experience
• Knowledge of sensing devices
• CAD proficiency
• Computer software proficiency
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC 5, RS Logix 5000, SLC 500, and ControlLogix systems is a plus
• Experience with Siemens S7, DeviceNet, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP systems is a plus
• Die Casting, CNC, Robotics, and/or large hydraulic systems experience is a plus
• Ability to use oxygen/acetylene torch equipment
• Ability to perform minor welding using an arc welder
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to respond to Safety and Emergency calls as directed by the shift supervisor
• Ability to strictly adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations

Main Responsibilities

• Perform repair, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance on all plant equipment and machinery
• Complete maintenance work professionally while considering available time and materials
• Inspect completed work areas to verify removal of nonessential items and confirm machine components, guards, and safety devices/interlocks remain operationally intact
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations
• Carry a tool pouch or toolbox to every assigned job
• Adjust, tighten, and repair equipment during production breaks, lunch periods, and work stoppages as directed by the shift supervisor
• Monitor equipment and machinery for potential issues and proactively prepare for and conduct repairs
• Complete work orders promptly and accurately with all required information
• Route emergency work order data and planned work order information to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintain clean and organized work and shop areas at all times
• Perform repair, maintenance, inspection, testing, and adjustment activities on equipment, machinery, buildings, and grounds
• Respond to Safety and Emergency calls as directed by the shift supervisor
• Perform tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and other management personnel through the direction of the shift supervisor

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity: Great opportunity for growth.