Maintenance Technician II: PLC & Hydraulic Systems

Reliance, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring operation of production machinery and maintenance of facility equipment.

The role involves repair, modification and installation of new and existing equipment and facility maintenance to support manufacturing processes. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical systems, use a variety of tools, and may require overtime or shift changes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' work experience in maintenance.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Basic PLC programming knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints - electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic.
• Steel manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Operation, inspection, and maintenance of overhead cranes.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits with multimeters and schematics.
• Rigging experience with proper lifting techniques.
• Attention to detail and reliable, proactive work ethic.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical operating systems and equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Minor repairs to buildings and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Participate in cycle counts of spare parts and materials inventory.
• Use a variety of tools including precision tools, drills, saws, grinders, hoists, wrenches.
• Overtime, weekends and shift changes may be required.
• Punctuality and attendance are important to operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding & fabrication

PLC basics

Blueprint reading

Overhead cranes

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Rigging

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Vocational or trade school (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reliance, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring operation of production machinery and maintenance of facility equipment.

The role involves repair, modification and installation of new and existing equipment and facility maintenance to support manufacturing processes. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical systems, use a variety of tools, and may require overtime or shift changes.