PLC Maintenance Technician — Forging Presses & Furnaces

Apex Staffing Company • Ferndale, MI

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About The Position

Step into a day where uptime depends on you You clock in on a schedule that works for your life—either five 8-hour shifts or four 10s, with flexibility on your preferred day off. A hot press signals a fault, production calls, and you’re on it. You pull schematics, trace the issue across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic lines, and dive into an Allen‑Bradley PLC to isolate the root cause. A furnace needs deeper work than a quick parts swap? You take it further—mechanical rebuilds and in‑depth repairs that bring equipment back to spec. Throughout the day, you coordinate with operations to cut downtime and boost uptime across forging equipment, presses, furnaces, and auxiliary systems.

Requirements

• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting background
• Hands‑on PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen‑Bradley preferred)
• Solid knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
• Proven, practical problem‑solving and repair skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in forging or other high‑heat manufacturing environments (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair forging equipment, presses, furnaces, and related auxiliary systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Execute complex machine repairs beyond basic component replacement
• Work within PLC‑controlled environments (primarily Allen‑Bradley)
• Partner closely with production to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: 5×8s or 4×10s with flexibility on your preferred day off
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Direct hire position — you’ll be hired on directly with our client
• A comprehensive benefits package once hired in permanently: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Real opportunity to move the needle on plant reliability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed