Night Shift PLC Maintenance Technician (12‑hr) — Improve Uptime

Saint--gobain; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CertainTeed – Claremont, NC is hiring a Night Shift PLC Maintenance Technician with a strong industrial background. You will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical systems to boost uptime and efficiency.

The role requires 5–10 years in maintenance, a high school diploma or beyond, and experience with automated control systems. Weekend work is part of the schedule, and welding/mechanical testing skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• AS or AAS Electrical/Electronic Technology Degree, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology or AS or BS in Electronics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of professional experience and knowledge in maintenance disciplines, such as automated control systems, safety qualifications, and professional industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires adaptability, methodical/analytical problem-solving skills, and employee leadership skills with the ability to effectively apply these skills in a manufacturing facility.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills to work effectively in corporate, manufacturing, and team environments.
• Basic typing skills and proficiency in the utilization of Microsoft Office, including Excel and or Office.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical systems to improve uptime and efficiency.
• Operate and monitor machinery, electrical, and mechanical equipment; follow manuals and specs; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing devices; use precision instruments.
• Remove defective parts; dismantle devices; use hoists, cranes and tools.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Adjust devices and control instruments using hand tools and levels.
• Report and document maintenance activities; monitor downtime and performance.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop equipment and keep inventories stocked.
• Maintain safe, clean working environment and follow procedures and regulations.
• Create/update schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance logs, and SOPs.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS or AAS Electrical/Electronic Technology

Mechatronics

Industrial Technology

AS or BS Electronics Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CertainTeed – Claremont, NC is hiring a Night Shift PLC Maintenance Technician with a strong industrial background. You will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve mechanical systems to boost uptime and efficiency.

The role requires 5–10 years in maintenance, a high school diploma or beyond, and experience with automated control systems. Weekend work is part of the schedule, and welding/mechanical testing skills are beneficial.