Maintenance Specialist – 2nd Shift

Maintenance Specialist – 2nd Shift

Pay Range: $34.00–$37.00 per hour
Shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Schedule: Immediate opening

Position Overview

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, automation, and equipment issues.
• Perform complex preventive and predictive maintenance using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls for equipment repair, rebuilding, and fabrication.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC issues.
• Maintain and repair building electrical, construction, and security systems.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics with minimal assistance.
• Perform minor repairs on electronic circuit boards and control panels.
• Document maintenance, preventive, predictive, and repair activities accurately.
• Follow all safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Operate forklifts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic and text-based control programming.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and manuals.
• Strong ability to prioritize work orders and meet deadlines to reduce production downtime.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Preferred Credentials

• PLC Technician certification is a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Work Environment

• Facility operates approximately 75–100 machines across about 10 machine types, including slitters, cutters, presses, heat presses, laminators, rotary machines, and die-cutting equipment.
• Experience working with older equipment is required.
• Strong electrical and PLC knowledge is essential; PLC programming experience is not required.
• The facility produces value-added products such as battery covers and noise-reduction materials rather than metal parts.
• Candidates must successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low premiums
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• 120 hours of PTO after the first year, accrued
• Compensation may be negotiable for candidates with extensive PLC experience