Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Job Description (JD) Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Twinsburg, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair die-casting machine cells, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment using PLC ladder logic (Allen Bradley SLC 500, PLC 5, ControlLogix).
• Program, diagnose, and modify ABB robots (M94, M98, M2000, M2600, M6700) to optimize performance.
• Perform electrical/mechanical repairs, welding (MIG/TIG), and machining tasks to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) and interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics.
• Install, align, and relocate manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate repair logs and adhere to safety protocols (OSHA compliance).

Qualifications & Must-Haves:

• 4+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in automotive/high-volume manufacturing (not warehouse/conveyor systems).
• Proficiency with:
• Allen Bradley PLCs (troubleshooting/modifying ladder logic).
• ABB robotics (positioning, diagnostics).
• Hydraulics/pneumatics and welding (gas/electric).
• Technical education (vocational certs or some college coursework in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics).
• Ability to read electrical/hydraulic blueprints and schematics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with die-casting machines (e.g., Oskar Frech, Buhler).
• Familiarity with CNC maintenance or CNC machining is a plus.