Senior PLC & Automation Maintenance Lead

Torrey Holistics; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to diagnose and repair equipment using PLCs and automation controls. You will support robotics and automated systems, fabricate parts in the machine shop, and perform preventive maintenance with specialized tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, strong English communication, and teamwork abilities. The role involves physical duties across shifts and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of technical experience working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Fluency in English and the primary language of the location/area.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment leveraging programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related automation controls.
• Support robotics and automated systems; fabricate parts in the machine shop; perform preventive maintenance using specialized tools.
• Modify or repair tools, fixtures, gauges, and guarding through machining and bench work.
• Partner with engineers and outside vendors to solve complex process and equipment problems quickly and cost-effectively.
• Coach and train teammates; assign and direct work; provide performance feedback to the supervisor; address concerns and help resolve issues.
• Contribute wherever needed—other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machine shop tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Briggs & Stratton is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to diagnose and repair equipment using PLCs and automation controls. You will support robotics and automated systems, fabricate parts in the machine shop, and perform preventive maintenance with specialized tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, strong English communication, and teamwork abilities. The role involves physical duties across shifts and collaboration with engineers.