Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $85,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Maintenance EngineerLocation: Onsite
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
About the RoleJoin a long-standing manufacturing organization specializing in tubular components and welded assemblies. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term stability within a hands-on, team-oriented production environment.
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, the
Controls / Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant buildings, grounds, and production equipment, with a strong emphasis on electrical controls, PLC systems, and automation. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support complex manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities- Perform maintenance and repair of plant facilities, machinery, and production equipment
- Install, rebuild, and maintain equipment controls, including PCs, PLCs, and custom controllers
- Program, troubleshoot, and debug electronic control circuits for specialty manufacturing equipment
- Support and maintain control systems including:
- Servos, encoders, relays, sensors, switches, light curtains, optical readers, and power supplies
- Interpret, write, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and related control circuits
- Diagnose and repair PC-based control systems, including operating systems, network interfaces, data storage, and I/O
- Perform advanced diagnostics on CNC equipment, including servo motors, valves, encoders, and controller I/O
- Plan and execute control and automation projects, including creating material lists, building control panels, wiring, programming, and testing
- Complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry projects, including bills of materials
- Coordinate work performed by outside vendors once contracts are in place
- Perform welding and brazing for equipment fabrication and repair
- Track equipment repair costs and maintain accurate maintenance records
- Operate hand tools and tool room machinery safely and effectively
Required QualificationsEducation & Experience- Associate's degree or higher in Electronics Technology, Industrial Technology, PC Technician, or related field
- Emphasis on PLCs, controls, electronics, hydraulics, or mechanical systems preferred
- 5+ years of on-the-job controls experience may be considered in lieu of a degree if all requirements are met
- Some roles may require a four-year engineering degree depending on level and scope
- Preferred experience in metal fabrication and welded assembly manufacturing environments
Technical Knowledge- Strong understanding of engineering theory and manufacturing techniques
- Hands-on experience with:
- PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- CNC diagnostics and automation systems
- PC and network troubleshooting
- Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and circuit drawings
Skills & Abilities- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
- Ability to plan, execute, and complete technical projects from start to finish
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage time, materials, and priorities to meet production and quality goals
Additional Requirements- Forklift certification (or ability to pass training) and required eye examination
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence
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