Manufacturing Maintenance Technician: PLC & Automation

OKE Group GmbH; Green Acres Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

OKE Group GmbH in Texas is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and repair mechanical and electrical systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will read schematics, work with PLCs/HMI, and document maintenance activities while ensuring a safe plant environment. Your responsibilities include diagnosing issues, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting upgrades

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical education preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS software is a plus.
• Willingness to lift 25–50 lbs and operate lifts/forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated production equipment
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, servos, and control systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to identify equipment problems
• Install, maintain, and test motors, wiring, controls, and other machine components
• Use electrical meters and diagnostic tools to test equipment and verify repairs
• Document maintenance activities, equipment issues, repairs, and test results
• Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and OSHA requirements
• Support and share technical knowledge with production and maintenance team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

PLC/HMI knowledge

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education or certification in industrial maintenance

Mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

CMMS

Job description

OKE Group GmbH in Texas is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and repair mechanical and electrical systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will read schematics, work with PLCs/HMI, and document maintenance activities while ensuring a safe plant environment. Your responsibilities include diagnosing issues, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting upgrades