Controls and Hydraulics Maintenance Technologist

Are You the Technician Who Can Read the Ladder and Hear the Machine?

Do you trace faults from ladder logic to the motor leads without missing a beat? Can you stabilize a drifting hydraulic cylinder and fine-tune a combustion loop on an oven in the same week? If yes, we want to talk.

Your Mission

Safeguard uptime across PLC-controlled production lines by blending controls expertise with mechanical know-how.

• Diagnose and repair automated, PLC-driven equipment to restore throughput quickly
• Edit and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant machinery
• Leverage PLCs as the primary lens for troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Service and optimize complex hydraulic systems
• Support projects on industrial furnaces/ovens and internal combustion systems (preferred)
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Read and apply electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic
• Uphold safety protocols and maintenance best practices

What It Takes

• Background as a PLC Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Industrial Electrician
• REQUIRED: proven PLC troubleshooting and editing experience
• Multi-craft capability across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Direct experience with complex hydraulic systems
• Readiness to support any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
• Strong analytical and diagnostic approach
• Comfort in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

Nice to Have

• Industrial furnace, oven, or combustion system experience
• Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or other PLC platforms
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or heavy industry
• Knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, and control systems

Growth and Rewards

• Competitive pay up to $35/hr+
• Hands-on work with advanced automation technologies
• Stable opportunity with meaningful growth potential

Capabilities You’re Confident In

• PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480V power systems
• Motor repair, replacement, and maintenance
• Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
• Industrial electrical system diagnostics
• Reading electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Equipment diagnostics and preventive maintenance

Equipment & Tech You’ll Work With

• MIG welder
• Motor control centers (MCCs)
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Extrusion machinery
• PLCs: Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Omron
• Servo motors

Keywords

PLC Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Multi‑Craft Technician, PLC Programming, PLC Troubleshooting, Allen‑Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC, Automation Technician, Manufacturing Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Furnace, Combustion Systems, Controls Technician