Maintenance Technologist

Job#: 3027928

Job Description:
Maintenance Technologist

Salaried but OT included

Location: Eminence, KY

Position Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technologist leads assigned engineering and maintenance initiatives with minimal supervision. This role serves as a subject matter expert in maintenance programs, automation, PLCs, and equipment reliability, while driving optimization of maintenance and facilities projects. The position requires strong independent decision-making, hands-on technical expertise, and advanced troubleshooting skills to support Manufacturing and Maintenance operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain PLC programming for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated systems to ensure equipment reliability
• Perform advanced, systematic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment; direct maintenance technicians and contractors as needed
• Lead installation, upgrades, and commissioning of industrial machinery and automation systems
• Provide hands-on technical support to maintenance personnel during complex troubleshooting, planned outages, and equipment failures
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules; identify, order, and manage required parts while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Conduct routine inspections and Gemba walks; recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacement of obsolete equipment
• Install and upgrade system components to improve performance and optimize equipment reliability
• Promote effective use and accuracy of the CMMS, including work orders, PMs, spare parts, and critical spares
• Evaluate team skillsets and recommend internal or external training opportunities
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost-reduction initiatives
• Mentor and train maintenance technicians

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership and supervision of maintenance technicians as required.

Job Requirements

• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment across multiple projects
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology OR associate degree/trade school completion with at least 7 years of related experience
• Prior lead technician or supervisory experience preferred
• PLC and robotic programming experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and AutoCAD

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