Power Press & Controls Maintenance Mechanic

Eaton; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits effective day one

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Eaton in Reno, NV, is seeking a Power Press & Controls Maintenance Mechanic to keep production lines running. You’ll diagnose faults on HMI/PLC systems, repair mechanical presses, conveyors, and power transmission equipment, and service motors and drives across a high-noise manufacturing site.

The role requires basic maintenance experience or an electronics/industrial electrical background, with the ability to read schematics, operate power tools, and follow NEC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus 1+ year of maintenance experience; OR a technical school diploma; OR an Associate’s in electronics or commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Proficiency reading electrical/mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Reside within 50 miles of Reno, NV (no relocation offered).

Responsibilities

• Restore uptime by troubleshooting plant machinery and facility systems—mechanical and electrical.
• Maintain and repair mechanical presses, conveyors, un-coilers, and power transmission equipment.
• Install, program, and service PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, vision systems, MCCs, PDCs, and AC/DC/stepper/servo motors.
• Build and modify control panels; work with single- and three-phase power and control circuits.
• Execute PMs and corrective maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Inspect electrical systems for NEC compliance; mitigate hazards and defects.
• Interpret electrical codes, manuals, schematics, and blueprints; use hand/power tools and electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Install new/used manufacturing equipment; complete necessary fabrication and machining.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and boom lifts for elevated work.
• Advance Continuous Improvement and LEAN efforts across the site.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical skills

LEAN/Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Associate in electronics/industrial electrical systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI programming

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Power Press & Controls Maintenance MechanicReno, NV | Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD divisionJoin us to keep what matters workingA production line stalls mid-run. A VFD throws a cryptic fault. A servo won’t home. You step in—quick diagnostics on the HMI, meter in hand, schematics open, and within minutes the line is back at rate. If solving complex electro-mechanical puzzles energizes you, this role puts you at the center of Eaton’s mission to power progress safely and reliably.Compensation & scheduleHourly rate: $34.20 + .50 shift differential per hourCore hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PMCompensation is provided as a general guideline; final pay is determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and market/business factors.Impact you’ll makeRestore uptime by troubleshooting plant machinery and facility systems—mechanical and electrical.Maintain and repair mechanical power presses, conveyors, un-coilers, and power transmission equipment.Install, program, and service PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, vision systems, MCCs, PDCs, and AC/DC/stepper/servo motors.Build and modify control panels; work with single- and three-phase power and control circuits.Execute PMs and corrective maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.Inspect electrical systems for NEC compliance; mitigate hazards and defects.Interpret electrical codes, manuals, schematics, and blueprints; use hand/power tools and electrical/electronic test equipment.Install new/used manufacturing equipment; complete necessary fabrication and machining.Operate forklifts, man lifts, and boom lifts for elevated work.Fabricate mechanisms and devices that enhance reliability and efficiency.Perform welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry as needed.Advance Continuous Improvement and LEAN efforts across the site.Grow with EatonHealth benefits effective day one of employmentRetirement benefitsPaid Parental LeaveEducational Assistance ProgramWellness Reimbursement, and moreWhat you bringHigh school diploma/GED plus 1+ year of maintenance experience; OR a technical school diploma; OR an Associate’s in electronics or commercial/industrial electrical systems.Proficiency reading electrical/mechanical drawings and schematics.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.Reside within 50 miles of Reno, NV (no relocation offered). Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Bonus points2+ years of PLC troubleshooting/programming.5 years in an industrial/manufacturing electrical role.Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens (PLCs, HMIs, drives).Journeyman Electrician certification.Background with mechanical power presses, roll forming, sheet metal fabrication, and GMAW.Position requirementsValid driver’s license.CMMS experience.Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).Ability to start on 1st shift for training (orientation and onboarding for 4–6 months).Comfort collaborating with vendors to troubleshoot, commission, and source parts.Working knowledge of clutch/brake systems, gearboxes, hydraulics, compressed gas systems, water systems, and cooling systems.Physical demands & environmentStanding for full shifts; kneeling, bending, and climbing.Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.Wear required PPE.Work in high-noise and high-traffic areas (forklifts present).Indoor/outdoor exposure; contact with oils, lubricants, and solvents.Our hiring processAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.