Night Shift PLC Maintenance Technician

Blue-Signal-Search; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stable overnight schedule

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Blue-Signal-Search is seeking a Night Shift PLC Maintenance Technician for a longstanding manufacturing organization in Cambridge, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a high-volume production environment.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience with PLCs and industrial maintenance, enabling quick resolutions to equipment issues during the overnight shift. A stable environment emphasizes dependability and safety, offering long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or related equipment repair in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical fundamentals, including motors and drives.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support production uptime by troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Investigate issues with control systems, motors, and electrical components.
• Perform planned upkeep activities, including evaluations and repairs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical fundamentals

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Trade training or technical education

Job description

Night Shift PLC Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Monday through Saturday, rotating Saturdays (50-60 hours per week)

Shift: 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Our client is a longstanding manufacturing organization dedicated to enhancing equipment performance, advancing automation capabilities, and maintaining consistent operations within a high-volume production setting. This opportunity is ideal for a night shift maintenance professional who enjoys solving equipment issues in real time, working with both electrical and mechanical systems, and building deeper experience around PLC-based machinery. The organization is looking for someone who brings urgency, sound judgment, and a practical approach to keeping operations moving.

This Role Offers

• Competitive compensation, with consistent overtime opportunities
• A stable overnight schedule in a production setting where maintenance is highly valued
• Hands‑on exposure to automated equipment, controls‑focused troubleshooting, and multi‑craft repair work
• Long‑term career potential for technicians who want to expand their electrical and maintenance capabilities
• A team environment that values dependability, safety, and problem‑solving under pressure

What You Will Do

• Support production uptime by troubleshooting and repairing a range of industrial equipment during the overnight shift
• Investigate issues involving control systems, motors, electrical components, and machine support hardware
• Address equipment interruptions in a safe and timely manner, helping return systems to service with minimal delay
• Carry out planned upkeep activities, including evaluations, calibrations, repairs, and component swaps on facility equipment
• Assist with upkeep and repair of motion, power transmission, fluid power, and other mechanically driven systems
• Use diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation to guide repair decisions and verify proper operation
• Follow established safety practices, including lockout tagout and standard plant procedures
• Communicate clearly with operations and maintenance teammates regarding equipment status, repair progress, and shift turnover details
• Contribute to maintenance improvement efforts by identifying recurring equipment concerns and practical corrective actions
• Maintain reliable on‑site attendance for the assigned third shift schedule

What You Bring

• Experience in industrial maintenance, maintenance technician work, or related equipment repair in a manufacturing setting
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical fundamentals, including motors, drives, and control components
• Experience troubleshooting PLC‑related equipment is required, and broader controls familiarity is helpful
• Ability to diagnose both mechanical and electrical issues in a fast‑paced environment
• Exposure to conveyor systems, gear reduction assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, or similar production equipment
• Ability to interpret schematics and apply a methodical, safety‑first troubleshooting process
• Trade training, technical education, or equivalent hands‑on experience is valued
• Additional exposure to welding, fabrication, robotics, automation, or CNC equipment is a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds when needed