Senior PLC & Automation Maintenance Lead Technician

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep our production floors running. You’ll diagnose and repair equipment using PLCs and automation controls, service HVAC and electrical systems, and tune hydraulic circuits to restore peak performance.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and vendors, support robotics and automation, and coach teammates, guiding proactive maintenance and quick problem resolution to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of technical experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment using PLCs and related automation controls.
• Support robotics and automated systems; fabricate machine-shop parts; perform preventive maintenance.
• Modify or repair tools, fixtures, gauges, and guarding through machining and bench work.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to solve complex problems quickly and cost-effectively.
• Coach teammates, assign work, and provide performance feedback to supervisors.
• Contribute wherever needed – other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership & teamwork

Tooling knowledge

Basic computer skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to keep our production floors running. You’ll diagnose and repair equipment using PLCs and automation controls, service HVAC and electrical systems, and tune hydraulic circuits to restore peak performance.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and vendors, support robotics and automation, and coach teammates, guiding proactive maintenance and quick problem resolution to minimize downtime.