Maintenance Technician - Industrial

Maintenance Technician Location: St. Louis, MO Schedule: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift Pay: $40.62–$43.12/hour depending on shift Work Setting: Onsite Openings: 3 A well-established manufacturing company in St. Louis is looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians to join its team across all three shifts. This is a hands-on opportunity for a technician with strong electrical, mechanical, and controls experience who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and keeping production running. Shift Options 1st Shift: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, Monday–Friday + $2.00/hour differential 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sunday–Thursday + $2.50/hour differential Overtime is available based on business needs and is typically scheduled on weekends. What You'll Do - Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial production equipment and machinery - Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues - Program and troubleshoot PLCs and ladder logic - Work with Allen-Bradley controls, sensors, servos, relays, switches, and other automation components - Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and circuit drawings - Troubleshoot PC-based controls, networks, I/O, and operating systems - Perform advanced CNC diagnostics involving servos, controllers, and encoders - Build, wire, program, and troubleshoot control panels and systems - Perform electrical wiring, soldering, and connector/harness work - Complete general mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility repairs - Perform welding and brazing for equipment repairs - Support equipment including punch presses, tube benders, automated welding centers, swedgers, and other manufacturing machinery - Help identify root causes of equipment issues and minimize production downtime - Maintain accurate records of equipment repairs and related costs What We're Looking For - Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience - Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience - Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, controls, and industrial automation - Associate degree or technical education in electronics, industrial technology, PC technology, or a related field is preferred - Candidates without a degree may be considered with 5+ years of controls experience Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, facility maintenance, forklifts, and industrial equipment is a plus. Why Join This Team This is an opportunity to take ownership of the equipment that keeps a manufacturing operation moving. Your ability to troubleshoot, repair, and improve machinery will have a direct impact on production uptime, reliability, and overall plant performance. You'll work in a hands-on manufacturing environment where technical skill, problem-solving, and teamwork are valued. If you're the type of Maintenance Technician who enjoys figuring out why equipment isn't working and getting it back online, this role gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Looking forward to your application!