Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on the facility's production equipment, with a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting and PLC/controls support. The Maintenance Technician must adhere to EHS policies, procedures, and regulations at all times. This position performs all jobs relating to maintaining the Benton facility's production equipment and other components. This job description represents a summary of duties and shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties. This position requires three or more years of current experience in a dedicated multi-craft industrial maintenance environment, including hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide multi-craft maintenance resource to the entire plant.
• Troubleshoot, program, and modify PLC logic (Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms) to diagnose faults, restore production, and support process improvements.
• Support and troubleshoot HMI, VFD, and motor control systems tied to PLC-controlled equipment.
• Utilize equipment manuals, analytical skills, and test equipment to identify root cause of equipment problems: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or controls-related.
• Start/stop equipment, and identify machine cycle and sequence of operation as required.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment with limited support.
• Use hand tools, measurement devices (micrometers, calipers, etc.), and shop equipment to repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&IDs to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Possess ability to operate forklift and other powered industrial equipment.
• Organize and control inventory for electrical, controls, and tooling parts, and maintain accurate records.
• Improve and maintain plant equipment reliability, including recommending upgrades to controls and automation.
• Interface with electrical, controls, and tooling vendors to identify cost-effective, reliable suppliers and solutions.
• Maintain, back up, and document PLC programs and controls setups for facility equipment.
• Monitor and verify hydraulic and pneumatic pressures against manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain work orders and asset records in the CMMS (MVP One).
• Monitor maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support production changeover schedules and efficiencies.
• Assist with training of junior technicians and Maintenance Trainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of multi-craft industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, programming, and modifying PLCs; our facility runs a mix of Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/RSLogix) and Siemens platforms, so experience with either or both is valued. Experience with HMI programming and modification a plus.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and power distribution.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission, pipe fitting, and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS/work order systems preferred.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in industrial electrical/controls is preferred.