Manufacturing PLC Technician, 2nd Shift (4pm-12:30am), 3WSC

Terumo; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Terumo Medical Corporation in Elkton, MD is seeking a Manufacturing PLC Technician for 2nd shift to maintain and repair high-speed production equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, assist other departments, and collaborate with Central Engineering on equipment upgrades.

The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and quality checks before line startup. Qualifications include an AA degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience; strong mechanical

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is critical, gained from line operation and maintenance experience.
• Must have hand-eye coordination for precise adjustments.
• Attention to work needs to be exacting and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all machines in good working order and troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures.
• Assist Technicians in other sections and collaborate with Central Engineering on upgrades.
• Oversee safety of personnel and machinery within the department.
• Perform scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance; handle emergency repairs.
• Set up production equipment and perform quality checks before line startup.
• Participate in project meetings to propose improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Education

AA degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Manufacturing PLC Technician, 2nd Shift (4pm-12:30am), 3WSC

Date: Oct 18, 2026

Location:

Elkton, MD, US

Company: Terumo Medical Corporation

Department: 3WSC

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!
Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technician maintains all machines in good working order, troubleshooting and repairing any mechanical or electrical failures. Assists Technicians in other departments within the section. Works closely with Central Engineering Group on projects to upgrade equipment.

Under general supervision receives instructions by way of electronic transmission, verbal, or written from Supervisor regarding production , maintenance or troubleshooting task.

• Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations.


• Troubleshoots high speed manufacturing equipment and performs all electrical and mechanical repairs as required


• Working with Engineering Group on projects that upgrade production equipment


• Verify that inspection units are functioning properly, heats and pressures are within tolerance amount and condition of raw materials, and that operation of machines are smooth and consistent.


• To oversee the safety of the personnel and the machinery in the department


• Perform scheduled repairs, preventative maintenance, and improve machines and auxiliary equipment in addition to repairs for emergency break downs.


• Set up production equipment and make all necessary quality checks prior to line start up for production


• Participates in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods, or processes for unit/company performance improvement.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires gowning procedures for controlled environment. Typically works around high speed machinery requiring close attention to safety to prevent physical entanglement. Will require the use of eye protection, and hearing protection w working in high noise level area. Conditions physically demanding when high number of machine break downs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Mechanical aptitude is critical, as much of the knowledge needed comes from experience of actual line operation and then working in maintenance with a seasoned technician.


• Requires hand eye coordination in making precise and critical adjustments correct the 1st time.


• Typically requires exacting attention to work being performed.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• Typically requires an AA degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years experience to develop problem solving skills and knowledge of todays machine complex electronic controls and instruments, motor drive units pneumatics and hydraulic systems, test and calibration equipment.


• Blue print/schematic reading.


• Communication skills both verbal and written.

It is Terumo's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include:

• annual bonus


• paid vacation


• paid holidays


• health, dental and vision benefits


• 401(k), with matching contributions


• tax advantage savings accounts


• legal plan


• voluntary life and AD&D insurance


• voluntary long-term disability


• short term disability


• critical illness and accident insurance


• parental leave


• personal leave


• tuition reimbursement


• travel assistance


• an employee assistance program

Pay for this position starts at $26/hour plus a 10% shift differential.