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Job Description
Industrial Maintenance Technician Stoughton Trailers United States, Wisconsin, Evansville 101 County Road M (Show on map) May 18, 2026
Description Position Details:
Schedule:
Monday•Thursday 1st
Shift:
5:30am•4:00pm 2nd
Shift:
4:30pm•3:00am Weekend (Friday•Sunday): 1st
Shift:
5:00am•5:00pm 2nd
Shift:
5:00pm•5:00am
Overtime:
Required as business needs 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, AllenBradley, 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 rootcause 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
Perform other duties as assigned
Note:
Maintenance Technician III employees must provide their own tools to perform maintenance tasks. What You Bring•
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 computerbased systems
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability 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 crossfunctional communication and organizational skills
Training & Development:
Companyprovided 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 longterm operational success at Stoughton Trailers. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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