Electrical Maintenance Technician
hace 3 días
Athens
Job Description Maintenance Technician Specialist – 3rd Shift ???? Monroe, OH | ???? 3rd Shift (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM) ???? $35–$40/hour ???? Full-Time | Direct Hire About the Opportunity DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading Tier One automotive manufacturer to identify a skilled Maintenance Technician Specialist for a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing facility in Monroe, Ohio. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong electrical, controls, and PLC troubleshooting experience, who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Position Overview The Maintenance Technician Specialist provides advanced technical and engineering-level support to plant operations, with a focus on electrical systems, automation, PLC controls, and process optimization. This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, improving uptime, enhancing safety, and supporting production performance during 3rd shift operations. Key Responsibilities • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, automation, and controls-related issues, • Perform Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting and programming changes as required, • Optimize process control parameters for new and existing equipment, • Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime, • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, • Drive equipment and process improvements focused on safety, efficiency, and cost reduction, • Perform capacity studies and analyze equipment performance, • Support TPS and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, • Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators for maintenance and controls projects, • Assist with customer, supplier, and vendor quality investigations, • Train and support production and maintenance team members on equipment and control systems, • Maintain strong safety compliance, attendance, and documentation standards Required Qualifications • Associate degree from a technical or trade school, or equivalent hands-on experience, • 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, controls, or automation, • Strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems, • Proven experience troubleshooting and programming Allen-Bradley PLCs, • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC drawings, and control diagrams, • Experience working with maintenance manuals, SOPs, and safety documentation, • Strong communication skills with the ability to support and train team members, • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, • Ability or willingness to obtain certifications for powered industrial equipment (forklifts, lifts, etc.) Compensation & Benefits • $35–$40/hour, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401(k) with company contribution, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Paid Holidays Why This Role Stands Out • Tier One automotive manufacturing environment, • Highly automated, modern production facility, • Strong emphasis on PLCs, controls, and advanced maintenance, • Competitive hourly pay with long-term stability, • Opportunity to expand technical skill set and career growth