Port Maintenance Technician – Automation & Cranes

Enstructure; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Enstructure in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support port and terminal operations. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of automated production lines and marine terminal equipment, ensuring reliability and safe cargo movement.

The position requires hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, PLC systems, cranes, forklifts, and heavy equipment; travel and flexible hours may be needed. Safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in production line/industrial maintenance.
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, PLCs.
• Experience with heavy equipment such as forklifts and front-end loaders preferred.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and ability to read schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production lines, including motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, and PLC systems.
• Maintain terminal equipment such as STS/RTG cranes, reach stackers, forklifts and loaders; troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance with operations to avoid cargo disruption.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new lines and equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and inspection reports; follow safety policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

TWIC credential

Tools

PLC systems

Robotic equipment

Conveyor systems

Forklifts

Job description

Enstructure in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support port and terminal operations. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of automated production lines and marine terminal equipment, ensuring reliability and safe cargo movement.

The position requires hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, PLC systems, cranes, forklifts, and heavy equipment; travel and flexible hours may be needed. Safety compliance is essential.