Automation Maintenance Technician, 480V/PLC Systems

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  • Nashville, TN
  • $29.85–$34.25 Per Hour
12 days ago

Job Description

Do You Keep Complex Machines Running?

If your answer is yes—and you can trace a fault from a sensor to a PLC input to a relay without missing a beat—this role is for you.

What You’ll Tackle

  • Diagnose and repair industrial electrical and production equipment to cut downtime
  • Handle 480V power, motors, VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads, sensors, and control circuits
  • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and I/O (Allen-Bradley)
  • Read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics to pinpoint issues
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance routines
  • Service conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, chains/sprockets, hydraulics, and pneumatics

When You’ll Work

12-hour 2-2-3 schedule

  • Days: 5:45 AM–6:00 PM
  • Nights: 5:45 PM–6:00 AM

Candidates must be open to either day or night shift. Shift will be assigned after training based on business needs.

Your Background

Industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience with strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Skills Checklist

  • PLC troubleshooting skills
  • PLC wiring experience
  • Electrical schematics and electrical schematic reading
  • Electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Pneumatics experience and pneumatics troubleshooting
  • 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
  • Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
  • Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
  • Industrial electrical experience
  • Hydraulic systems & components
  • Mechanical systems & component repair
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Tech You’ll Use

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley)
  • Conveyor systems
  • Servo motors

Pay & Benefits

Starting at $29.85–$34.25/hr based on experience, with performance-based progression to approximately $38/hr. Night shift differential, benefits, and relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNashville, TN
Salary$29.85–$34.25 Per Hour

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Candidate Qualificationunmatched
  • Conveyor Systemsunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Input/Outputunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Servomechanismunmatched
  • Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched

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