Maintenance Mechanic, Manufacturing & PLC Troubleshooting
Overview
You will own uptime for a high-volume production line in Linwood, PA, keeping PLC-driven systems, VFDs, and 480V electrical circuits running at peak reliability. You will join a small maintenance team of 4 technicians reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, working day shift 6AM-2:30PM, Mon-Fri. This role stands apart by prioritizing mechanical mastery while expanding your electrical troubleshooting skills on modern controls. You will see immediate impact through proactive preventive maintenance and become the go-to person for complex mechanical failures.
What You'll Do8
- 1Execute preventive maintenance schedules on production equipment, reducing unplanned downtime by 20% in your first 90 days.
- 2Troubleshoot and repair mechanical breakdowns, including gearboxes, conveyors, and hydraulics, using root cause analysis.
- 3Diagnose electrical faults on PLC-controlled systems, VFDs, and 480V circuits, ensuring safe and quick resolution.
- 4Respond to equipment failures and complete work orders within a 4-hour window, prioritizing critical production assets.
- 5Perform facility repairs, including drywall patching, painting, lighting replacement, and plumbing/compressed air fixes.
- 6Drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining a clean, organized shop and documenting maintenance actions.
- 7Support parts inventory by tracking usage and suggesting reorder points to avoid stockouts.
- 8Conduct safety inspections daily and immediately address hazards, complying with all company policies.
Requirements8
- 13+ years maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing plant.
- 2Strong mechanical troubleshooting, including bearings, belts, chains, and pneumatics.
- 3Working knowledge of PLC logic, VFD parameters, and 480V three-phase systems.
- 4Basic plumbing and compressed air system repair skills.
- 5Ability to read schematics and equipment manuals.
- 6High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
- 7Experience with preventive maintenance, Lean, 5S, and root cause analysis preferred.
- 8Welding certification a plus.
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$62 - $73k per year
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