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This role supports production uptime and equipment reliability by responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and completing repairs in a safe and timely manner.\nThe successful candidate will have strong electrical maintenance fundamentals and practical troubleshooting ability in automated manufacturing equipment. This position is expected to diagnose and correct electrical and controls-related issues independently, support equipment upgrades and improvement activities, and contribute to effective maintenance repair methods and process reliability.\nKey Responsibilities\nTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment with emphasis on electrical, electronic, and controls-related issues\nDiagnose and correct equipment issues independently and escalate complex issues as appropriate\nExecute preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, projects, and repair activities on manufacturing equipment\nSupport upgrades and improvements to existing equipment, process design, and maintenance repair methods\nTroubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, including field devices, wiring, sensors, relays, and control components\nRepair and replace electrical components such as sensors, switches, relays, contactors, overloads, drives, motors, and related hardware\nRead and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and equipment manuals\nAccurately document maintenance work, downtime events, parts usage, and follow-up actions in SAP-PM\nCommunicate equipment status and repair progress clearly to production supervision and maintenance leadership\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance effectiveness\nFollow all safety, environmental, and electrical safe work practices, including LOTO requirements\nRequired Qualifications\n2-year EE technical degree preferred or equivalent technical certifications\nMinimum 5 years of equipment maintenance and reliability experience with relevant manufacturing equipment\nDemonstrated ability to diagnose and correct issues independently\nStrong troubleshooting skills in industrial electrical systems and machine controls\nWorking knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, relays, drives, motors, and related electrical components\nWorking knowledge of Siemens S5 PLC systems is required\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and maintenance instructions\nAbility to use electrical diagnostic tools safely and effectively, including multimeters and related test equipment\nExperience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\nStrong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and ability to work with limited supervision\nWillingness to accommodate overtime, schedule changes, or emergency support based on business needs\nPreferred Qualifications\nWorking knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC systems\nExperience with automated manufacturing equipment\nExperience with SAP-PM or other CMMS systems\nWorking knowledge of HMIs, industrial networking, and controls diagnostics\nExperience supporting equipment and process improvement initiatives\nCore Competencies\nElectrical troubleshooting\nControls diagnostics\nEquipment repair\nPreventive maintenance execution\nProblem-solving\nEquipment reliability support\nCommunication and documentation\nSafety compliance\nTeam collaboration\nWork Environment / Physical Requirements\nAbility to work in a manufacturing environment around automated production equipment\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physical maintenance work throughout the shift\nAbility to safely work around electrical systems and moving equipment in accordance with company safety procedures\nAbility to lift and carry tools, parts, and maintenance materials within established guidelines\nWhat We Offer\n$2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift\nOvertime opportunities\nHands-on experience with cutting-edge automated production equipment\nCompetitive salary and benefits\nCareer growth within a global manufacturing organization","description_format":"text","description_chars":4586,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Hardware","Manufacturing","Mechanical Components"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-17T23:50:24Z"}],"liveness":{"score":82,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.821,"p_room":1,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:42","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/destaco-maintenance-technician-2nd-shift","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/destaco-maintenance-technician-2nd-shift.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T12:49:14Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}