Maintenance Technician - PLC/CNC & Electrical (12-hr)

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Retirement benefits

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Discount programs

Job summary

John Deere Kernersville is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on production equipment, focusing on safety, quality and teamwork. You will manage PLCs, CNCs, and electrical/mechanical systems across a variety of production lines.

The role requires mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, familiarity with PLCs/CNCs, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts with possible overtime. Join a team dedicated to reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of production maintenance experience with mechanical/electrical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, CNC controllers, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production equipment with focus on safety and quality.
• Maintain and repair electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Diagnose breakdowns, calibrate CNC and control systems, and troubleshoot hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Follow safe chemical handling procedures and SDS documentation.
• Coordinate with shifts and pass down information to operators.

Skills

PLC knowledge

CNC maintenance

Electrical & mechanical systems

Automation tools experience

MS Office

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCRC

Tools

PLC programming tools

CNC controllers

Microsoft Office

Job description

John Deere Kernersville is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on production equipment, focusing on safety, quality and teamwork. You will manage PLCs, CNCs, and electrical/mechanical systems across a variety of production lines.

The role requires mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, familiarity with PLCs/CNCs, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts with possible overtime. Join a team dedicated to reliability and continuous improvement.