Maintenance Technician & Trainer – PLC/Controls

Tarkett; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Tarkett in Middlefield, Ohio, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support rubber flooring operations and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This hands-on role also involves mentoring apprentices and updating drawings as changes occur.

We value safety, a proactive problem‑solving mindset, and a willingness to stay current with technology while driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience and training.
• 3–5 years of plant or related field experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong knowledge of high and low voltage electrical.
• Ability to read ladder logic and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Ability to create and modify CAD drawings and schematics.
• Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred; VFD and motion experience a plus.
• Willingness to stay current on technology and improve processes.
• Comply with safety standards including Arc Flash and LOTO.
• Safe operation mindset and drive to improve daily.
• Excellent people skills and strong collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and tidy workspace.
• Drive for results and accountability.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists on shop floor issues including breakdowns, new process development, continuous improvement and tooling changes.
• Troubleshoot controls issues using computers and supplier software.
• Identify and implement projects to improve processes, training and operations.
• Maintain and update drawings when changes occur to equipment or programming.
• Assist in development of maintenance team members.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations; work safely and protect others.

Skills

Plant operations

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

PLC - Allen-Bradley

CAD drawings

Ladder logic

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in related field

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming tools

Job description

Tarkett in Middlefield, Ohio, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support rubber flooring operations and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This hands-on role also involves mentoring apprentices and updating drawings as changes occur.

We value safety, a proactive problem‑solving mindset, and a willingness to stay current with technology while driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.