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Candidates should be comfortable diagnosing equipment issues independently and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where minimizing production downtime is a priority.\nKey Responsibilities\nTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment\nIdentify and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and automation-related issues\nDiagnose and troubleshoot PLC and manufacturing control system issues\nPerform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance\nTroubleshoot electrical and electronic controls\nRead and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints\nDiagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions\nPerform minor repairs to electronic controls and equipment components\nAssist with general facility and equipment maintenance as needed\nComplete maintenance and repair documentation accurately\nPrioritize maintenance requests to help minimize production downtime\nOperate forklifts or other material-handling equipment as required\nFollow all company safety procedures and applicable OSHA standards\nWork closely with production personnel to identify and resolve equipment issues safely and efficiently\nThe ideal candidate is an experienced industrial or manufacturing maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and has strong electrical and PLC knowledge.\nThis individual should be comfortable working across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems and capable of quickly identifying equipment issues and implementing effective repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently.\n2nd Shift | 3:00 PM - 12:30 AM\nRequirements\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\n5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment\nStrong electrical troubleshooting skills are required\nWorking knowledge of PLCs and manufacturing control systems\nAbility to understand and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic\nStrong knowledge of:\nElectrical systems\nMechanical systems\nPneumatic systems\nHydraulic systems\nAbility to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints\nExperience troubleshooting electronic controls and automated manufacturing equipment\nAbility to read and understand operating, maintenance, and safety procedures\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nAbility to prioritize multiple maintenance needs while minimizing production interruptions\nBasic computer skills\nAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively with production and maintenance teams\nAbility to consistently work the assigned second-shift schedule\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in a high-volume manufacturing environment\nAutomotive manufacturing experience is a plus\nPLC Technician Certificate is a plus\nForklift certification is a plus\nExperience working with a variety of manufacturing machinery and equipment\nSchedule\n2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 12:30 AM\nThis position requires consistent availability for the assigned second-shift schedule.\nBenefits\nThe company offers a competitive benefits package that includes:\nMedical insurance\nDental insurance\n401(k) with company match\nDisability insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid Time Off","description_format":"text","description_chars":3641,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Dental insurance","Health insurance","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-13T01:26:44Z"}],"liveness":{"score":31,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.557,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":28,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:0","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/coastalwaverecruiting-maintenance-specialist-2nd-shift","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/coastalwaverecruiting-maintenance-specialist-2nd-shift.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T01:22:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}