Weekend Electric & PLC Maintenance Technician – Training & PTO

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Pennington Gap (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits at low cost to employee

PTO and floating holidays

Pay-for-performance with potential for

Training and skills development

Job summary

OBE is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Weekend Day Shift in Covington, GA. The role focuses on electrical and control systems across automated production machines, with emphasis on troubleshooting, calibration, and mechanical support to keep lines running safely.

Ideal candidates will read electrical schematics, work with PLCs and sensors, and uphold reliability with a strong attendance record. The position offers growth within a global building products leader.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling electrical systems on high-speed production machines.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiar with PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors in automated systems.
• Experience using CMMS for maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical & controls performance — Own the electrical, controls, and automation performance of multiple automated production machines used in glass manufacturing.
• PLC/controls monitoring — Observe machine operation, monitor control systems, and ensure proper function of PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting — Diagnose faults, trace wiring issues, interpret schematics, and identify root causes.
• Controls repair & calibration — Repair or replace electrical components; calibrate and test functionality.
• Mechanical support — Perform mechanical repairs to support electrical and controls functionality.
• Safety response — Stop machines when malfunctions are detected and act safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/automation experience

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics/pneumatics

CMMS familiarity

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

OBE is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Weekend Day Shift in Covington, GA. The role focuses on electrical and control systems across automated production machines, with emphasis on troubleshooting, calibration, and mechanical support to keep lines running safely.

Ideal candidates will read electrical schematics, work with PLCs and sensors, and uphold reliability with a strong attendance record. The position offers growth within a global building products leader.