Maintenance Technician Specialist

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician Specialist for a highly automated facility in Monroe, Ohio. This role is ideal for maintenance professionals with strong electrical, controls, and PLC troubleshooting skills, focusing on maintaining equipment reliability and enhancing production performance. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($35-$40/hour), alongside benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. It's a great opportunity for career growth in a modern production environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, controls, or automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automation issues.
• Perform Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting and programming changes.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

PLC controls programming

Mechanical systems maintenance

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree from a technical or trade school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician Specialist – 3rd Shift

About the Opportunity

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading Tier One automotive manufacturer to identify a skilled Maintenance Technician Specialist for a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing facility in Monroe, Ohio.

This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong electrical, controls, and PLC troubleshooting experience, who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician Specialist provides advanced technical and engineering-level support to plant operations, with a focus on electrical systems, automation, PLC controls, and process optimization. This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, improving uptime, enhancing safety, and supporting production performance during 3rd shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, automation, and controls-related issues
• Perform Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting and programming changes as required
• Optimize process control parameters for new and existing equipment
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Drive equipment and process improvements focused on safety, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Perform capacity studies and analyze equipment performance
• Support TPS and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators for maintenance and controls projects
• Assist with customer, supplier, and vendor quality investigations
• Train and support production and maintenance team members on equipment and control systems
• Maintain strong safety compliance, attendance, and documentation standards

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a technical or trade school, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, controls, or automation
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems
• Proven experience troubleshooting and programming Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC drawings, and control diagrams
• Experience working with maintenance manuals, SOPs, and safety documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support and train team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability or willingness to obtain certifications for powered industrial equipment (forklifts, lifts, etc.)
• $35–$40/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Benefits

• Why This Role Stands Out

• Highly automated, modern production facility
• Strong emphasis on PLCs, controls, and advanced maintenance
• Competitive hourly pay with long-term stability
• Opportunity to expand technical skill set and career growth