Industrial Electrical & PLC Maintenance Technician $26-$30/HR | 2nd Shift | Petoskey, MI | Full-Time Northern Staffing Services of Petoskey, Michigan is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical & PLC Maintenance Technician for an established premium chocolate manufacturer in Petoskey, Michigan. We are looking for a highly skilled maintenance professional with strong industrial electrical troubleshooting abilities AND hands-on PLC/automation experience. The ideal candidate can independently diagnose electrical faults, troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, and perform mechanical repairs to keep production running efficiently.

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This is an electrically focused maintenance position. Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting and PLC/automation experience are both required. What We Offer $26-$30 per hour, based on experience Full-time, year-round employment 2nd shift schedule Established manufacturing environment Opportunity to work with automated production equipment Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems and automated manufacturing equipment Diagnose electrical faults involving motors, motor controls, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, including I/O, sensors, and automated equipment sequences Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment Respond to equipment breakdowns and independently identify root causes Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and improvements Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance activities Follow established electrical safety and food manufacturing procedures Required Qualifications Strong hands-on industrial electrical troubleshooting experience Demonstrated experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment Experience diagnosing electrical faults in industrial machinery and control systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams Experience troubleshooting industrial motors, sensors, motor controls, and electrical circuits Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated production equipment Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and identify root causes Industrial mechanical maintenance and repair experience Ability to work 2nd shift Preferred Qualifications 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC systems Experience interpreting ladder logic and troubleshooting PLC I/O Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on training Experience maintaining automated production or packaging equipment Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the shift Comfortable working around industrial machinery Ability to work overtime or weekends when required Are You the Technician We're Looking For? If you have proven industrial electrical troubleshooting skills, hands-on PLC experience, and enjoy solving complex equipment problems, we want to hear from you! Apply today through Indeed with Northern Staffing Services!

Please note:

Candidates must have both industrial electrical troubleshooting and PLC/automation experience. General mechanical maintenance experience alone will not meet the requirements of this position.

Pay:

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment? Can you read and interpret industrial electrical schematics and wiring diagrams? Have you independently diagnosed faults in PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment? Are you available to work 2nd shift in Petoskey, MI? Have you worked with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other PLC platforms?

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Petoskey, MI 49770 (Required)

Work Location:

In person