Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Onsite
Reports To: Maintenance Manager

About the Role

Join a long‑standing manufacturing organization specializing in tubular components and welded assemblies. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long‑term stability within a hands‑on, team‑oriented production environment.

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Controls / Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant buildings, grounds, and production equipment, with a strong emphasis on electrical controls, PLC systems, and automation. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support complex manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant facilities, machinery, and production equipment
• Install, rebuild, and maintain equipment controls, including PCs, PLCs, and custom controllers
• Program, troubleshoot, and debug electronic control circuits for specialty manufacturing equipment
• Support and maintain control systems including:
  • Servos, encoders, relays, sensors, switches, light curtains, optical readers, and power supplies
• Interpret, write, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and related control circuits
• Diagnose and repair PC‑based control systems, including operating systems, network interfaces, data storage, and I/O
• Perform advanced diagnostics on CNC equipment, including servo motors, valves, encoders, and controller I/O
• Plan and execute control and automation projects, including creating material lists, building control panels, wiring, programming, and testing
• Complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry projects, including bills of materials
• Coordinate work performed by outside vendors once contracts are in place
• Perform welding and brazing for equipment fabrication and repair
• Track equipment repair costs and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Operate hand tools and tool room machinery safely and effectively

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electronics Technology, Industrial Technology, PC Technician, or related field
  • Emphasis on PLCs, controls, electronics, hydraulics, or mechanical systems preferred
• 5+ years of on‑the‑job controls experience may be considered in lieu of a degree if all requirements are met
• Some roles may require a four‑year engineering degree depending on level and scope
• Preferred experience in metal fabrication and welded assembly manufacturing environments

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of engineering theory and manufacturing techniques
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • CNC diagnostics and automation systems
  • PC and network troubleshooting
• Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and circuit drawings

Skills & Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to plan, execute, and complete technical projects from start to finish
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to manage time, materials, and priorities to meet production and quality goals

Additional Requirements

• Forklift certification (or ability to pass training) and required eye examination
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence