Posted: 03/03/2026Employment Type:PermanentIndustry:MaintenanceJob Number: KB678929Pay Rate: $60000-70000 / year
Job Description
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS / PLC TECHNICIANDirect HireOxford, MI $60-70k POSITION SUMMARY Our client has engaged QPT to locate a top notch Maintenance Controls / PLC Technician to support the reliability and performance of industrial automation equipment. This role is primarily on-premises and focused on troubleshooting, testing, and repairing PLC-controlled systems, with occasional local field service support as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Support day-to-day maintenance of automation, electrical, and control systems
Perform testing, debugging, and minor program modifications under engineering guidance
Identify root causes of recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions
Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for control systems
Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to minimize downtime
Provide occasional on-site field service support at nearby customer or facility locations
Produce timely and detailed service reports
Document repairs, changes, and troubleshooting activities
Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organization
Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations
Strong understanding of industrial electrical and automation systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control drawings
Experience troubleshooting sensors, drives, motors, HMIs, and industrial networks preferred
3+ years of hands-on experience in maintenance, controls, or industrial automation
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
Ability to troubleshoot independently and work effectively in a fast-paced plant setting
Must be willing and able to travel approximately 10% of the time (Most travel is local and same-day, occasional overnight travel, week-long travel is rare
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