Plant Reliability Technician I (PLC/Conveyors)

ATS - Industrial Maintenance; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS - Industrial Maintenance in Bluffton, IN is seeking a skilled technician to keep critical assets online. You will apply electro‑mechanical know‑how, troubleshoot controls, and perform precision repair to maximize uptime and safety.

You will conduct corrective and preventive maintenance, test circuits and machinery, and procure parts. The role requires hands-on fabrication, welding when needed, and rigorous 5S housekeeping while mentoring junior techs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree (technical) + 3 yrs related experience; 5 yrs related general-industry experience; or completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and controls; proven ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Competence with standard and specialized hand tools.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate to expert corrective and preventive maintenance: root‑cause analysis, teardown/inspection, component adjustment, part repair/replacement, and final performance validation.
• Test electrical circuits and mechanical systems; recondition and repair machine tools.
• Independently identify and procure parts, consumables, and repair items.
• Operate shop machinery (lathe, drill press, grinder, other metalworking tools) to fabricate/repair parts; perform welding as needed.
• Uphold 5S and rigorous housekeeping expectations.
• Champion continuous improvement focused on better processes, measurable outcomes, and cost reduction.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records; review equipment history to inform decisions.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues across software, hardware, and configuration layers.
• Leverage predictive maintenance tools to capture and analyze equipment performance data.
• Coach junior techs; provide direction to small teams and take on advanced tasks as part of your training path.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical diagnostics

Controls troubleshooting

Welding

Part procurement

Machine repair

Preventive maintenance

5S housekeeping

Education

Associate degree (technical)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Role snapshotBe the go‑to technician who keeps critical assets online. Apply electro‑mechanical know‑how, controls troubleshooting, and precision repair to maximize uptime and safety.What you'll doExecute intermediate to expert corrective and preventive maintenance: root‑cause analysis, teardown/inspection, component adjustment, part repair/replacement, and final performance validation.Test electrical circuits and mechanical systems; recondition and repair machine tools.Independently identify and procure parts, consumables, and repair items.Operate shop machinery (lathe, drill press, grinder, other metalworking tools) to fabricate/repair parts; perform welding as needed.Uphold 5S and rigorous housekeeping expectations.Champion continuous improvement focused on better processes, measurable outcomes, and cost reduction.Maintain accurate CMMS records; review equipment history to inform decisions.Diagnose and resolve control system issues across software, hardware, and configuration layers.Leverage predictive maintenance tools to capture and analyze equipment performance data.Coach junior techs; provide direction to small teams and take on advanced tasks as part of your training path.Pursue ongoing on‑the‑job and self‑directed technical learning.Adhere to all safety rules, procedures, and technical instructions; practice situational awareness to eliminate hazards and unsafe acts.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.One of the following: associate degree (technical) + 3 yrs related experience; 5 yrs related general‑industry experience; or completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and controls; proven ability to troubleshoot and repair.Competence with standard and specialized hand tools.Ability to travel when required.Strengths we valueHeavy equipment repairMechanical diagnosticsElectrical troubleshooting and repairConducting machine safety inspectionsKey technologiesAllen‑Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs)Conveyance systemsWhy this roleOwn the reliability of essential plant equipment, leave every asset better than you found it, and build your career through structured training and hands‑on experience.