Maintenance Technician - PLCs, Robotics & Uptime Champion

Redwood Materials; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a high-growth team in the United States. The role focuses on maximizing machine availability through troubleshooting, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance across production lines.

You will work with robotics, automated PLCs, and electrical/mechanical systems, while upholding Safety, Quality of Work, and Urgency. The position is full‑time with compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or trade school preferred.
• Extensive troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and process improvement experience.
• Hands-on experience disassembling and reassembling complex mechanical systems.
• Proficient reading and interpretation of mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and corrective maintenance for production facilities to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections to proactively identify issues.
• Complete electromechanical repair and replacement of components.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical problems promptly.
• Participate in safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance planners, supervisors, and managers on scheduling.
• Maintain equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems, motors, and PLCs.
• Maintain daily production records, KPIs, and downtime information.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, EHS and Operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Process improvement

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or trade school preferred

Military technical experience preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a high-growth team in the United States. The role focuses on maximizing machine availability through troubleshooting, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance across production lines.

You will work with robotics, automated PLCs, and electrical/mechanical systems, while upholding Safety, Quality of Work, and Urgency. The position is full‑time with compensation commensurate with experience.