PLC / Controls Master Mechanic

HB Fuller; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a PLC/Controls Master Mechanic for the South Bend, Indiana facility on 3rd shift (10pm to 6:30am). The role focuses on maintaining advanced control systems, troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Candidates will bring 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC knowledge, and the ability to interpret electrical prints. A two-year technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience focusing on controls and electrical.
• Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting expertise.
• Ability to read electrical prints and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work skills.
• Must pass Technical Aptitude Test for Master Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical services for control systems and equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant controls and electrical circuits.
• Complete repairs as needed and ensure safe operations.
• Work with instrumentation like pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices.
• Document data sheets and test records in the computer-based work order system.
• Follow safety principles and company values; support production schedule.
• Collaborate with team and demonstrate initiative on multi-tasking.

Skills

Rockwell PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

PLC / Controls Master Mechanic

South Bend, Indiana

3rd Shift - 10pm to 6:30am

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant controls and electrical circuits
• Complete repairs as necessary
• Perform all work safely while maintaining instrumentation, including but not limited to, pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to the various control systems
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with environmental permits and regulations
• Complete data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation for equipment and systems in the computer-based work order system
• Understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement, and test equipment in the performance of duties
• Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude
• The successful candidate must support the Company's 9 principles of safety

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience with a focus on Controls and Electrical, or a combination of a two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution and relevant experience
• General knowledge in Rockwell software and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Must be able to troubleshoot complex electronic systems
• Must have good problem-solving skills in troubleshooting/understanding plant processes
• Should be able to interpret electrical prints
• Analyzes trends and operating parameters on various electrical systems and equipment to identify potential or impending failures and to ensure plant is running at optimal efficiency
• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Master Mechanics
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates initiative and possess the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to support production work schedule, including weekend and holiday shift work when necessary
• Incumbent must be highly motivated, value continuous learning and be adaptable to a changing work environment

Preferred Requirements

• Experience manufacturing based electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls
• Plant Operations experience
• Detailed knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems
• Functional logic diagram experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is Pay Rate or Range $36.13/hr + $1 Shift Differential.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.