PLC Maintenance Technician

Steinway Inc•New York, NY

4h•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Steinway & Sons is seeking a highly motivated PLC Technician with at least five years of experience in industrial automation, controls, and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and control systems to support daily production operations. This hands-on role requires expertise in PLC programming, electrical controls, and electronic repair while working closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Requirements

A high level of engineering principles theory and knowledge, equivalent to a 4-year technical college education.
5 years of experience working with PLCs
Ability to read, interpret, and modify schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
Broad judgment, initiative, and ingenuity with a moderate degree of physical demand when performing the job.
Perform work in physically demanding conditions with periods of heavy lifting greater than 50 lbs.
Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to various types of elements such as cold, heat, noise, dust, oil, cleaners, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform PLC implementation and programming
Perform regularly scheduled backups of all PLC programs
Create and back-up all ladder logic diagrams and drawings required for production equipment
Maintain Electro-Pneumatic controls, fluid power transmissions, and hydraulics
Ensure work is in compliance with all OSHA and NEC regulatory policies and procedures
Specify and identify materials and other items required to perform the job
Maintain work area to ensure it is safe, clean, and efficient
Participates in cross-training efforts
Keep accurate records of all jobs worked
Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7
Perform other maintenance duties and activities as required
Perform all daily maintenance functions and 5S requirements (i.e. clean and sweep area)
Enter data in Upkeep and Synerion, and close work orders as required
Perform other functions in the department as necessary