Senior Maintenance Technician — PLC & Electrical Troubleshooter

Ameristaff; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions currently seeks an Experienced Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing facility in Eden, NC. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, problem-solving, and preventive care to keep production running smoothly.

The candidate will troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, work with PLCs, and perform repairs with urgency and safety in mind. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance abilities
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Ability to independently identify and resolve mechanical and basic electrical equipment issues
• Experience performing both preventive and reactive/breakdown maintenance
• Basic understanding of PLCs and experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs strongly preferred
• Experience with Siemens or Mitsubishi PLCs highly desirable
• Yaskawa drive experience is a strong plus
• HMI programming and/or touchscreen experience is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with production personnel and communicate maintenance issues clearly
• Dependable, responsive, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first-call troubleshooter for equipment breakdowns and production issues
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and basic electrical issues affecting manufacturing equipment
• Perform hands-on repairs to restore equipment safely and efficiently
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems
• Respond to maintenance needs throughout the facility with an appropriate sense of urgency

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

First-call support

Team communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Yaskawa drives

HMI programming

Job description

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions currently seeks an Experienced Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing facility in Eden, NC. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, problem-solving, and preventive care to keep production running smoothly.

The candidate will troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, work with PLCs, and perform repairs with urgency and safety in mind. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to