Maintenance Technician in Merced

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Technician for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and facility systems. This role serves to ensure equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate demonstrates technical expertise in electrical systems, PLCs, automation, and robotics.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on automated equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and robotic machinery
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using digital multimeters on high-voltage and low-voltage circuits
• Proficient in installing, testing, and maintaining single-phase and three-phase industrial equipment
• Utilize CMMS software to assign work orders, track maintenance activities, and analyze equipment performance
• Enforce and model safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and leadership teams regarding equipment status and maintenance needs

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training
• 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance
• Communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Proven experience troubleshooting PLCs, automation systems, and robotics
• Strong computer skills, including CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
• Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, control components, photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drivers, frequency inverters, linear drives and encoders
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Thorough understanding of industrial safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout
• Properly use all required PPE and safety equipment
• Must be a safety conscious, motivated, detail oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude

Qualifications

• PLC certification, or industrial maintenance certifications
• Experience in manufacturing or highly automated environments
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or reliability programs
• Fabrication experience, including welding and metal fabrication
• Forklift certification or ability to pass a written and physical certification course

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl, and reach, full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, stand and walk for long periods, climb ladders, and work safely and comfortably at elevated levels and in confined spaces
• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Ability to work overtime, weekends or modified shifts as required
• Work regularly on aerial platform lifts, boom/snorkel lifts, and forklifts

Driving Requirement (Mandatory): This role requires driving as an essential function of the job. Candidates must have a valid, active driver’s license in good standing (not suspended or restricted) and must be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance policy. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.