1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills for our customer in Springfield. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC editing, as well as a solid background in electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement within our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on production equipment, machinery, and systems.

• Edit and make minor programming adjustments to PLCs to support equipment operation and efficiency.

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues, including wiring, motors, sensors, and controls.

• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems to ensure safe and reliable performance.

• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.

• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to identify and resolve equipment problems.

• Document all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify process improvements.

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical certificate or Associates degree preferred.

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in PLC editing and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or similar preferred).

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including low- and high-voltage applications.

• Hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with maintenance software (CMMS).

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Welding and fabrication experience.

• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, NFPA, etc.).

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or on-call as required.