Maintenance Technician – PLC & Automation Specialist

ImageTek Mfg., Inc.; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ImageTek Mfg., a contract manufacturer specializing in laminating, assembly, die cutting and injection molding, is growing our team and looking for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient contract manufacturing operations, with primary responsibility for die cutting, injection molding, laminating, electronic assembly and automated production equipment.

The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses electrical and mechanical failures,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated industrial mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial 480V three-phase equipment and transformer-fed machine control circuits, with task-specific electrical safety qualifications and authorization.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals; safely use hand tools, multimeters, and diagnostic instruments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on presses, molding machines, laminators, conveyors, and automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot 480V three-phase machine power systems and associated transformers, motor controls, and lower-voltage circuits (including 120VAC and 24VDC where installed).
• Test and diagnose motors, contactors, relays, fuses, sensors, heaters, VFDs, and control components using schematics and appropriate instruments.
• Identify faults in PLC-controlled equipment using alarms, operator interfaces, and input/output status; elevate programming changes when needed.
• Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, gears, couplings, drives, and other mechanical components; verify safe operation after repairs.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, prioritize safety and production impact, and communicate repair status and expected recovery.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and equipment condition checks.
• Document work performed, downtime causes, corrective actions, and parts usage in the CMMS system.
• Investigate recurring failures, support root cause analysis, and implement practical reliability improvements.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, machine upgrades, and tooling-related adjustments.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment performance, safety, and maintainability.
• Perform selected facility maintenance tasks, depending on individual skillset, training, and authorization; may include compressed air systems, lighting, HVAC support, plumbing, and building repairs.
• Identify utility or infrastructure issues and coordinate qualified contractors or licensed trades where required.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and electrical safety procedures; de-energize equipment whenever feasible and perform electrical testing only when qualified and authorized.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support safe operation of equipment and facility systems.

Skills

communication

problem-solving

organization

independent work

collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

hand tools

multimeters

Job description

ImageTek Mfg., a contract manufacturer specializing in laminating, assembly, die cutting and injection molding, is growing our team and looking for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient contract manufacturing operations, with primary responsibility for die cutting, injection molding, laminating, electronic assembly and automated production equipment.

The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses electrical and mechanical failures,