Senior Maintenance Technician — PLC & PM Leader

Highline Aftermarket; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Aftermarket in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Maintenance Technician III to lead and execute advanced maintenance on complex machinery, ensuring uptime and reliability. You will diagnose issues, implement preventive programs, program PLCs, and mentor junior technicians, coordinating with engineering and production for optimal performance.

The role demands strong mechanical and electrical skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman electrical license is a plus.
• Extensive maintenance and repair experience with complex machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced maintenance and repair tasks on complex systems.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Program, calibrate, and maintain PLCs and control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to optimize performance.
• Provide guidance and training to junior technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Journeyman electrical license (preferred)

Tools

PLC controllers

Diagnostic tools

Welding tools

Industrial electrical wiring 480V

Job description

Highline Aftermarket in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Maintenance Technician III to lead and execute advanced maintenance on complex machinery, ensuring uptime and reliability. You will diagnose issues, implement preventive programs, program PLCs, and mentor junior technicians, coordinating with engineering and production for optimal performance.

The role demands strong mechanical and electrical skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced