AWS Night PLC/Controls Senior Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Job Description
Description: Senior Maintenance Technician (PLC / Controls / Electrical) – AWS Night Shift
(KK) East Peoria, IL
$40–$45/hr. (Including Shift Differential, Based on Experience) + Overtime
AWS Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-Hour Shifts)
Full-Time
Are you the technician others call when the PLC fault won't clear, the drive won't communicate, or the control system is causing production downtime?
We're seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician with strong experience in PLCs, industrial controls, and electrical systems to support critical manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a highly skilled troubleshooter who enjoys diagnosing complex equipment issues, working with automation systems, and keeping production running at peak performance.
What You'll Be Doing- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled production equipment and automated systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, and automation-related failures
- Work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and industrial networks
- Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment
- Support equipment upgrades, control system improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and quickly restore production
- Document repairs and maintenance activities in the CMMS system
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong PLC troubleshooting experience
- Advanced electrical and controls knowledge
- Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control circuits
- Experience with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and automation equipment
- Manufacturing or heavy industrial maintenance background
- Strong understanding of LOTO and industrial safety practices
- Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
- HMI troubleshooting and programming exposure
- Industrial networking and communications
- Robotics and automation systems
- Leadership or senior-level maintenance experience
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