Senior Maintenance Technician

(PLC / Controls / Electrical) – AWS Night Shift

East Peoria, IL
$40–$45/hr. (Including Shift Differential, Based on Experience) + Overtime
AWS Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-Hour Shifts)
Full-Time

Advanced Electrical & Controls Maintenance

Are you the technician others call when the PLC fault won't clear, the drive won't communicate, or the control system is causing production downtime?

We're seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician with strong experience in PLCs, industrial controls, and electrical systems to support critical manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a highly skilled troubleshooter who enjoys diagnosing complex equipment issues, working with automation systems, and keeping production running at peak performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled production equipment and automated systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, and automation-related failures
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and industrial networks
• Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment
• Support equipment upgrades, control system improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and quickly restore production
• Document repairs and maintenance activities in the CMMS system

What You Need

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong PLC troubleshooting experience
• Advanced electrical and controls knowledge
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control circuits
• Experience with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and automation equipment
• Manufacturing or heavy industrial maintenance background
• Strong understanding of LOTO and industrial safety practices

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
• HMI troubleshooting and programming exposure
• Industrial networking and communications
• Robotics and automation systems
• Leadership or senior-level maintenance experience