PLC Maintenance Technician

Steinway & Sons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Steinway & Sons is looking for a highly motivated PLC Technician to join their team in New York. This role requires at least five years of experience in industrial automation and a strong understanding of PLC programming, electrical controls, and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency while working closely with the Maintenance Manager.

The ideal applicant must be able to handle physically demanding tasks and be available for emergency callouts. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a robust union benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
• Broad judgment and ingenuity in demanding physical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC implementation and programming.
• Maintain Electro-Pneumatic controls and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and NEC regulations.
• Participate in cross-training efforts.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Electronic repair

Troubleshooting

Maintenance practices

Education

4-year technical college education

Job description

Description

Steinway & Sons is seeking a highly motivated PLC Technician with at least five years of experience in industrial automation, controls, and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and control systems to support daily production operations. This hands‑on role requires expertise in PLC programming, electrical controls, and electronic repair while working closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Job Elements or Tasks

• Perform PLC implementation and programming
• Perform regularly scheduled backups of all PLC programs
• Create and back‑up all ladder logic diagrams and drawings required for production equipment
• Maintain Electro‑Pneumatic controls, fluid power transmissions, and hydraulics
• Ensure work is in compliance with all OSHA and NEC regulatory policies and procedures
• Specify and identify materials and other items required to perform the job
• Maintain work area to ensure it is safe, clean, and efficient
• Participate in cross‑training efforts
• Keep accurate records of all jobs worked
• Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7
• Perform other maintenance duties and activities as required
• Perform all daily maintenance functions and 5S requirements (i.e., clean and sweep area)
• Enter data in Upkeep and Synerion, and close work orders as required
• Perform other functions in the department as necessary

Requirements

• High level of engineering principles theory and knowledge, equivalent to a 4‑year technical college education.
• 5 years of experience working with PLCs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
• Broad judgment, initiative, and ingenuity with a moderate degree of physical demand when performing the job.
• Perform work in physically demanding conditions with periods of heavy lifting greater than 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to various types of elements such as cold, heat, noise, dust, oil, cleaners, etc.

The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $40 - $42 an hour. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience. New employees are eligible to participate in a robust union benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.