Senior Maintenance Technician: PLC & Automation

americanwoodmarkcareers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Woodmark is seeking a Maintenance Tech III to repair, adjust, and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role requires forklift certification and a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and PLC-driven systems, maintaining production equipment, and implementing program edits to accommodate new procedures. Strong communication and PM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and procedures.
• Robotic/CNC systems understanding for automation equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to develop maintenance manuals and PM schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize work orders from Maintenance Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Troubleshoot with PLC for production lines.
• Edit programs for new procedures on existing equipment.
• Install/move machines and repair conveyors.

Skills

Forklift certified

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics/CNC systems

Electrical & mechanical repair

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Preventive maintenance planning

Tools

PLC programming tools

Blueprints/ schematics

Job description

American Woodmark is seeking a Maintenance Tech III to repair, adjust, and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role requires forklift certification and a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and PLC-driven systems, maintaining production equipment, and implementing program edits to accommodate new procedures. Strong communication and PM skills are essential.