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Electrical Mechanical Technician Bluffton, Indiana
Job Ref: 41694

2ND SHIFT ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II/III – BLUFFTON, IN

LARGE INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN BLUFFTON, IN IS HIRING A HIGH-LEVEL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FOR 2ND SHIFT!

THIS OPENING REQUIRES HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL AND PLC EXPERIENCE.

We are looking for a true Electrical / Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician with detailed hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, industrial controls, motors, servo systems, automation, and high-voltage manufacturing equipment.

Simply stating “PLC troubleshooting” or “worked with up to 480V” on your resume is not enough. Your resume needs to clearly demonstrate your hands-on electrical and controls experience.

Depending on technical experience and interview performance, candidates may be hired as either a Technician II or Technician III.

PRIORITY SHIFT

2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday

3:30 PM – 2:00 AM

Overtime available/required on Fridays based on production needs.

This is the priority opening being filled first.

PAY

Technician II

$33.03/hour

Technician III

$38.78/hour

2nd Shift Differential

+$0.65/hour

Perfect Attendance Premium

+$0.25/hour

With both premiums:

Technician II: Up to $33.93/hour

Technician III: Up to $39.68/hour

HEAVY ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

This is NOT a basic mechanical maintenance position with occasional electrical troubleshooting.

We need candidates who have substantial hands-on industrial electrical experience involving several of the following:

• PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment

• PLC I/O troubleshooting

• Connecting to PLC-controlled machinery for diagnostics

• Diagnosing control-system faults

• VFD troubleshooting

• AC/DC drives

• Servo drives and servo systems

• 480V industrial electrical systems

• Motors and motor controls

• Relays and contactors

• Sensors and solenoids

• Machine safety circuits

• Electrical control panels

• Industrial automation

• Robotic equipment

• Electrical power distribution

• Electrical schematics

• Wiring diagrams

• Conduit and industrial wiring

• Multimeters and electrical diagnostic equipment

Your resume must provide detail showing how you have used these systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.

PLC EXPERIENCE

Candidates need more than simply having worked around PLC-controlled equipment.

Strong candidates should be able to explain experience such as:

• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery.

• Diagnosing PLC inputs and outputs.

• Identifying failed sensors, switches, relays, solenoids, and field devices.

• Tracing machine faults through electrical schematics.

• Troubleshooting communication between controls and equipment.

• Using HMIs to diagnose machine faults.

• Determining whether a problem is electrical, mechanical, controls-related, or programming-related.

• Connecting to equipment using diagnostic software, particularly at the Technician III level.

• Diagnosing faults within PLC programs and control systems at the senior level.

PLC programming is not required for Technician II, but detailed PLC troubleshooting experience is required.

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are specifically targeting technicians from heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

Strong backgrounds include:

• Automotive manufacturing

• Metal stamping

• Steel / metal processing

• Fabrication

• Machining

• Industrial equipment manufacturing

• Heavy manufacturing

• Automated assembly

• Other industrial production environments

Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing backgrounds are not the target for this opening.

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment such as the following is highly valuable:

• Stamping presses

• Transfer presses

• Coil feed lines

• Robotic weld cells

• Automated manufacturing cells

• Servo-driven equipment

• Leak-testing equipment

• Washers

• Furnaces

• Machining equipment

• Automated material-handling systems

• Machine safety systems

• Industrial production equipment

TECHNICIAN II RESPONSIBILITIES

Technician II candidates should be capable of independently handling most industrial electrical maintenance activities, including:

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical production-equipment failures.

• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment problems.

• Troubleshoot VFDs, AC/DC drives, servo drives, motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and controls.

• Navigate HMIs to diagnose equipment faults.

• Use multimeters and electrical diagnostic equipment.

• Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.

• Install conduit and industrial wiring.

• Install electrical panels and control devices.

• Install sensors, motors, and drives.

• Run electrical power from service panels and bus bars to manufacturing equipment.

• Install and configure basic drives and soft starters.

• Assist with new-equipment installations.

• Support automation-equipment installations.

• Assist with stamping press teardown and rebuilds.

• Complete maintenance work orders and repair documentation.

TECHNICIAN III – SENIOR LEVEL

Technician III requires significantly stronger electrical and controls capabilities.

Technician III candidates should have advanced experience with:

• PLC diagnostics

• PLC-controlled manufacturing systems

• VFDs

• Servo systems

• Robotics

• Industrial automation

• Industrial communication networks

• Machine safety circuits

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting

• Power distribution

• Control-system troubleshooting

• Electrical installations

• Equipment integration

Senior technicians may also:

• Connect to PLC-controlled equipment using diagnostic software.

• Diagnose faults within PLC programs.

• Support PLC modifications when required.

• Troubleshoot industrial networks and communications.

• Design or modify electrical control circuits.

• Develop and interpret electrical schematics.

• Lead electrical portions of equipment installations.

• Lead equipment upgrades and automation projects.

• Support robotic-cell integration.

• Lead electrical work during major press rebuilds.

• Work directly with Engineering and equipment manufacturers.

• Train and mentor junior maintenance technicians.

TECHNICIAN III REQUIREMENT

Journeyman Electrician certification is required for Technician III.

Candidates without the Journeyman credential may still be considered for Technician II if their industrial electrical experience is strong enough.

EMPLOYMENT STABILITY MATTERS

We are looking for someone interested in making a long-term career move.

A stable employment history is required, ideally approximately 3–4+ years with previous employers.

Candidates with a consistent pattern of changing jobs every 1–2 years will generally not be considered.

KNOW THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW

Candidates should research the organization and understand the opportunity before interviewing.

Be prepared to discuss why this specific position represents a strong long-term fit for you, including factors such as:

• Type of manufacturing environment

• Electrical and automation work

• Schedule

• Location/commute

• Technical responsibilities

• Career development

• Long-term stability

The hiring team is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the position—not someone simply applying to every available maintenance opening.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technician II

• High School Diploma required.

• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.

• Heavy hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience.

• PLC-controlled manufacturing-equipment experience.

• Strong VFD and industrial controls experience.

• Experience with industrial motors and electrical systems.

• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.

• Experience with electrical testing equipment.

• Industrial conduit/wiring experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• 2-year Electrical Technology degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Technician III

• High School Diploma required.

• Journeyman Electrician certification required.

• Extensive industrial electrical maintenance experience.

• Advanced PLC and automation troubleshooting experience.

• Strong servo and VFD experience.

• Robotics/automation experience.

• Industrial network and communication-system experience.

• Advanced schematic and control-circuit knowledge.

• Strong industrial power-distribution experience.

• Ability to lead complex troubleshooting activities.

• Ability to mentor less-experienced technicians.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is someone who can walk up to a down piece of automated manufacturing equipment and systematically determine whether the problem involves the:

PLC | I/O | VFD | SERVO | MOTOR | SENSOR | RELAY | CONTACTOR | CONTROL CIRCUIT | 480V POWER | ROBOTICS | MECHANICAL SYSTEM

We need technicians who can diagnose the problem—not simply replace parts until the machine starts running again.

APPLY TODAY

If you are an experienced Industrial Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician, Controls Maintenance Technician, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Journeyman Industrial Electrician, or Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician with detailed PLC and industrial electrical troubleshooting experience, apply today.

BLUFFTON, IN | 2ND SHIFT MON–THURS 3:30PM–2AM | FRIDAY OT | TECH II $33.03/HR | TECH III $38.78/HR | +$0.65 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL | HEAVY PLC + INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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