Maintenance Technician: PLC, Hydraulics & Troubleshooting

Gates Corporation; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Gates in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, assemble, test, and maintain complex heavy industrial equipment. You will read schematics, interpret manuals, and work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems to keep production running.

This role offers day and night shifts, competitive hourly pay, benefits from day one, and 401(k) with company matching. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a maintenance background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree in Maintenance preferred; or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in industrial maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and equipment installation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair industrial equipment, address safety concerns, and ensure the overall upkeep of the facility.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment components to minimize downtime.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, motors, control panels, and PLC systems.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, grinders, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems for machine optimization.
• Install new equipment and work proficiently with high-pressure steam, air, water, and gas lines.
• Execute the installation of electrical and electronic controls, components, piping, and tubing with precision.
• Accurately track time and materials, maintain detailed records of completed work, and communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Schematics reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree in Maintenance

5 years related maintenance experience

Tools

Lathes & grinders

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Electrical control panels

Piping & tubing installation

Job description

Gates in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, assemble, test, and maintain complex heavy industrial equipment. You will read schematics, interpret manuals, and work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems to keep production running.

This role offers day and night shifts, competitive hourly pay, benefits from day one, and 401(k) with company matching. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a maintenance background.