Senior Maintenance & Reliability Tech - Solar Manufacturing

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, Ohio, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, read schematics, and support upgrades.

Candidates should have 4+ years in a high‑volume manufacturing setting, a high school diploma or GED, and strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and facility equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new or modified equipment.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
• Mentor and train junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques, safety standards, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

PLCs

Automation systems

Industrial controls

Job description

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, Ohio, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, read schematics, and support upgrades.

Candidates should have 4+ years in a high‑volume manufacturing setting, a high school diploma or GED, and strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills.