Maintenance Technician - PLCs, Robotics & Electronics

Redwood Materials Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production by maximizing machine availability across multiple lines. You will apply your technical skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, performing preventive maintenance, coordinating with planners, and supporting safety audits. The role requires reading electrical/mechanical drawings, working with conveyors, pumps,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates/trade/military training preferred.
• Extensive troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and process improvement.
• Experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings; background with heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience with AC/DC systems, motors, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics; 480 VAC knowledge.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions with PPE and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and corrective maintenance for Redwood's production facilities, minimizing equipment downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Complete electromechanical component repair and replacement.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical problems promptly.
• Participate in safety audits and investigations, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Higher-level tech position.
• Collaborate in planning and scheduling maintenance with maintenance planners, maintenance supervisors, and maintenance managers.
• Manage equipment maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems.
• Work in a team environment with a mentality of Safety, Quality of Work and Urgency.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems, including motors and PLCs.
• Maintain daily production records, key performance indicators, and downtime information.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, EHS, and Operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or trade school or military technical training

Tools

CMMS

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support production by maximizing machine availability across multiple lines. You will apply your technical skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, performing preventive maintenance, coordinating with planners, and supporting safety audits. The role requires reading electrical/mechanical drawings, working with conveyors, pumps,