Industrial Maintenance Technician

What You’ll Do

• You will provide advanced technical support to ensure reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of automated and production systems.
• Automation, Controls & Advanced Troubleshooting
• Work within automation environments, including understanding PLC logic and equipment handshaking.
• Connect remotely to PLCs via VPN to monitor, diagnose, and support active processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control issues using schematics, multimeters, amp probes, and Meggers.
• Edit and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic across multiple platforms (ABB, Mitsubishi, Allen‑Bradley, Direct Logic, Control Technology Corporation).
• Install, troubleshoot, and support: Servos, VFDs, sensors, motors, encoders, light curtains, safety relays, HMIs, and PLC hardware.
• Build and wire control panels and electrical circuits according to schematics.
• Robotics, Equipment & Continuous Improvement Support
• Robotic welding and automation systems, including Panasonic and Motoman integration with PLCs.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic breakdowns with urgency.
• Evaluate equipment capabilities and implement modifications through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Upgrade systems and identify suitable replacement components for obsolete equipment.
• Perform new equipment setup, commissioning, and diagnostics.
• Apply predictive and preventive maintenance practices to prevent failures.
• Leadership, Safety & Documentation
• Contribute to team success by driving root‑cause corrective actions rather than temporary fixes.
• Mentor and train maintenance employees respectfully and effectively.
• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate, and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Follow and demonstrate best practices related to: Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection.
• Maintain clear documentation including work logs, PM schedules, manuals, and component change records.
• Maintain reliable attendance and support mandatory overtime as required.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)
• Experience & Skills
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC ladder logic
• Strong electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automation hardware and safety systems
• Control panel building and electrical wiring experience
• Working knowledge of light fabrication, welding, cutting, and hand tools
• Strong understanding of predictive maintenance principles
• Ability to read and interpret prints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, manuals, and computer‑based systems
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Able to work at a fast pace, understand urgency, adapt to change, and take ownership of results
• Basic math skills

Core Competencies

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Electrical, PLC, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Mentorship: Willing and able to train and support other maintenance employees
• Technical Independence: Able to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Professionalism: Strong cross‑functional communication and organizational skills

Training & Development

• Company‑provided training, which may include:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Utility and golf cart operation
• Aerial lift training (boom, scissor, forklift, manlift)
• Fall protection
• Arc flash training
• Confined space
• Overhead crane operations

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• This role requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to automated equipment, electrical systems, robotics, and mechanical hazards.
• Additional requirements are outlined in the Maintenance Physical Demands Checklist.

Why This Role Matters

• Maintenance Technician III roles are critical to maintaining automation reliability, production continuity, and technical excellence.
• Your expertise ensures complex systems run safely and efficiently, minimizes downtime, and enables continuous improvement across the facility.
• This role is vital to supporting advanced manufacturing operations and sustaining long‑term operational success at Stoughton Trailers.