Maintenance Technician: PLC & Equipment Expert

NSK Americas; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Americas in Tennessee is seeking a maintenance technician to support the operation of manufacturing equipment. You will monitor, test, diagnose, and repair malfunctions using test equipment and PLC knowledge.

You will repair mechanical and electrical components, inspect machines for defects, collaborate with engineering on tool design, and ensure the facility runs smoothly. This role emphasizes proactive maintenance, attention to accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring and testing equipment to identify malfunctions.
• Repair mechanical and electrical components of manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs and troubleshooting control systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and tests equipment to identify and diagnose malfunctions using test equipment or software.
• Repairs and rebuilds mechanical and electrical components of manufacturing equipment.
• Inspects major machines for defects and measures accuracy of operation.
• Collaborates with engineering on tool design and function.
• Maintains the facility's electrical and mechanical operation.
• Monitors tool crib inventory and reports issues when tools are checked out or returned.
• Demonstrates understanding of PLCs and uses PLCs to troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Mechanical/electrical repair

Equipment diagnostics

Job description

NSK Americas in Tennessee is seeking a maintenance technician to support the operation of manufacturing equipment. You will monitor, test, diagnose, and repair malfunctions using test equipment and PLC knowledge.

You will repair mechanical and electrical components, inspect machines for defects, collaborate with engineering on tool design, and ensure the facility runs smoothly. This role emphasizes proactive maintenance, attention to accuracy, and teamwork.