Night Shift Maintenance Technician – PLC & Automation

Aerotek

Blue Ash (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 81,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Tuition partnership
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Safety culture
Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Blue Ash, OH, supporting a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment. You will perform electrical troubleshooting, PLC problem-solving, and mechanical repairs to maximize uptime across motors, conveyors, pumps, and plant systems.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, maintaining safety, and documenting maintenance actions in a timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Proven electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation experience.
  • Strong knowledge of 3-phase motor controls and AC/DC drives.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience working with motors, conveyors, pumps, and power transmission systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Solid understanding of sensors, photo eyes, relays, limit switches, and industrial control systems.
  • Competence in mechanical troubleshooting, including gearboxes and related components.
  • Strong computer skills within a Microsoft environment for documentation and system interfaces.
  • Commitment to following safety procedures and working safely around high-speed automated equipment and plant utilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to restore equipment to safe and efficient operation.
  • Support PLC troubleshooting on automated equipment, identifying and resolving control-related issues.
  • Work with motors, conveyors, drives, pumps, and industrial control systems to maintain consistent production flow.
  • Assist with boiler controls, compressors, steam systems, and other plant utilities as needed.
  • Maintain production uptime and equipment efficiency by responding quickly to breakdowns and performance issues.
  • Use knowledge of sensors, photo eyes, relays, limit switches, and other sensor systems to diagnose and correct faults.
  • Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to guide troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Complete documentation and maintenance logs accurately and in a timely manner to support maintenance tracking and compliance.
  • Follow all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while working around electrical panels, moving machinery, and plant utilities.
  • Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work, communicate equipment status, and support continuous improvement.
  • Participate in structured training programs and apply learned skills to improve maintenance practices and equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
PLC troubleshooting
3-phase motor controls
Hydraulic & pneumatic
Motors & conveyors
Schematic reading
Sensors & relays
Mechanical troubleshooting
Documentation in MS Office
Safety compliance

Tools

Industrial automation hardware/PLC system tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Blue Ash, OH, supporting a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment. You will perform electrical troubleshooting, PLC problem-solving, and mechanical repairs to maximize uptime across motors, conveyors, pumps, and plant systems.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, maintaining safety, and documenting maintenance actions in a timely manner.

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