Maintenance Technician – PLC Controls

Software Placement Group; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Spring Hill, TN to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with PLC-controlled machinery, conveyors, and MES to maximize uptime in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, proficiency with pneumatic systems, gearboxes, and lathes/milling machines, plus experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and ControlLogix.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience with pneumatic systems and power transmission components.
• Experience replacing bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and drive assemblies.
• Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, and TIG welding equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs and ControlLogix systems.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation.
• Experience with conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of DeviceNet networks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, and pneumatic controls.
• Perform repairs and replacements on gearboxes, bearings, drive shafts, sprockets, and drive chains.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
• Perform TIG welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Repair and maintain manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance activities on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, contactors, relays, power supplies, fuses, VFDs, PLC I/O cards, RF readers, and proximity sensors.
• Diagnose electrical failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and ControlLogix systems.
• Support and troubleshoot automated conveyor systems and associated controls.
• Understand and troubleshoot DeviceNet communication networks.
• Assist with controls modifications and system improvements as needed.
• Troubleshoot interactions between PLC-controlled equipment and MES.
• Support production systems by diagnosing communication and interface issues between manufacturing software and plant equipment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems for documentation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

MES integration

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

TIG welding

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

VFDs

DeviceNet

Job description

Location: Spring Hill, TN | Schedule: Full-Time, on-site | Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications

Overview

An established manufacturing operation in Spring Hill, TN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join its team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and production efficiency, working across PLC-controlled equipment, conveyor systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, and pneumatic controls.
• Perform repairs and replacements on gearboxes, bearings, drive shafts, sprockets, and drive chains.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
• Perform TIG welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Repair and maintain manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance activities on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, contactors, relays, power supplies, fuses, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), PLC I/O cards, RF readers, and proximity sensors.
• Diagnose electrical failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and ControlLogix systems.
• Support and troubleshoot automated conveyor systems and associated controls.
• Understand and troubleshoot DeviceNet communication networks.
• Assist with controls modifications and system improvements as needed.
• Troubleshoot interactions between PLC-controlled equipment and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Support production systems by diagnosing communication and interface issues between manufacturing software and plant equipment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems for documentation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience with pneumatic systems and power transmission components.
• Experience replacing bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and drive assemblies.
• Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, and TIG welding equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs and ControlLogix systems.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation.
• Experience with conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of DeviceNet networks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications

• Technical degree or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• Experience supporting MES-integrated manufacturing operations preferred.
• Allen-Bradley PLC and ControlLogix experience highly preferred.
• Machine shop experience (lathe and milling machine) and TIG welding experience are strong advantages.
• Experience supporting MES-integrated production environments will make candidates stand out.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Why this role

This is a stable manufacturing environment with advanced automation systems, offering the opportunity to work on both mechanical and electrical maintenance projects with exposure to PLCs, controls, conveyors, and MES technologies, along with growth opportunities within a well-established operation.