Maintenance Specialist – Electrical, Controls & PLC

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS)•Chillicothe, IL

3h•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist supports maintenance operations inside a Caterpillar facility in Mossville, Illinois, with a focus on industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment. This is a technical troubleshooting role involving independent diagnosis of equipment failures, root cause analysis, and repairs that support facility and logistics operations. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, specialized diagnostics, repairs, and installations on automated equipment and critical facility systems. The specialist also provides technical guidance to other maintenance technicians, collaborates with facility management and outside contractors, documents maintenance activity in a CMMS, and follows OSHA, Caterpillar site, and applicable environmental, health, and safety procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The position is full-time, first shift, and pays $20.00–$35.00 per hour depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of industrial, facilities, or similar maintenance experience.
Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Experience with industrial control systems, automated machinery, or similar equipment.
Ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Experience using multimeters and other electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting equipment.
Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
Experience identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing effective solutions.
Familiarity with CMMS or electronic maintenance management systems.
Knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial maintenance safety requirements.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must meet all requirements necessary to access and work on Caterpillar property.
Must be comfortable working in an active industrial environment.
Ability to safely perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance work.
Ability to lift and move equipment or materials as required.
Comfortable working from ladders, in elevated areas, mechanical spaces, or confined areas when necessary.
Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple maintenance demands.
Ability to make sound technical decisions when troubleshooting complex equipment issues.
Willingness to work occasional overtime, weekends, or additional hours when operational needs require it.
Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, facilities management, or a related technical field.
Electrical, controls, HVAC, mechanical, or other relevant technical certifications.
Advanced PLC and controls troubleshooting experience.
Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Experience with automated conveyor or material-handling systems.
Experience maintaining equipment in an industrial manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
Experience with industrial electrical distribution systems.
Experience leading maintenance projects, equipment installations, or system upgrades.
Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to other maintenance technicians.
Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex and non-routine electrical and controls issues.
Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to identify effective long-term solutions.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
Perform specialized repairs, diagnostics, and installations on automated equipment and critical facility systems.
Use multimeters, electrical testing equipment, and other diagnostic tools to identify system problems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Monitor equipment and system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support automated conveyor and material-handling systems as required.
Assist with electrical, controls, automation, HVAC, mechanical, and other facility systems as needed.
Collaborate with facility management, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors on repairs, upgrades, installations, and modifications.
Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to other maintenance technicians.
Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, labor hours, parts usage, and maintenance documentation using CMMS.
Support specialized maintenance projects and facility improvement initiatives.
Respond to urgent equipment failures and maintenance issues to minimize operational downtime.
Follow OSHA requirements, Caterpillar site requirements, and applicable environmental, health, and safety procedures.