Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in New York

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

PLC | Electrical | Mechanical | Hydraulic | Pneumatic | Cranes & Forklifts

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Overtime as needed

Job Summary

Alpine Overhead Doors is seeking an experienced, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment throughout our facility.

This position is responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely and reliably through preventive maintenance, emergency troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical repairs, PLC diagnostics, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, and proper maintenance planning.

We are looking for someone who can diagnose problems, not simply replace parts. The right candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 480V, PLC-controlled machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, sensors, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other manufacturing equipment.

This individual will also take ownership of our preventive maintenance program, spare-parts inventory, maintenance software/CMMS, equipment documentation, safety inspections, and operator maintenance training.

Key ResponsibilitiesIndustrial Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing machinery and facility equipment.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and production downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment up to 480V / three-phase within applicable qualifications and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, VFDs, sensors, switches, control circuits, pumps, valves, cylinders, bearings, gearboxes, and other industrial components.
• Repair and troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, lines, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic valves, cylinders, controls, air lines, compressors, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to reduce future downtime.
• Work directly with machine manufacturers and OEM technical-support personnel by phone or remote computer connection to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.

PLC, Controls & Computer Systems

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Use PLC ladder logic to diagnose machine faults, interlocks, I/O problems, sensor failures, and conditions preventing equipment from cycling properly.
• Connect to machine PLCs and control systems using manufacturer-specific diagnostic software when authorized.
• Troubleshoot PLC inputs and outputs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, relays, contactors, motor controls, and industrial control systems.
• Assist with PLC program changes and parameter adjustments when qualified and authorized.
• Maintain backups of critical PLC programs, HMI configurations, VFD parameters, machine settings, and other electronic controls.
• Maintain organized electronic records of machine programs, electrical schematics, manuals, software, and equipment configurations.
• Utilize computers for equipment diagnostics, OEM remote-support sessions, documentation, parts research, maintenance records, and equipment management.
• Communicate effectively with machine manufacturers and technical-support departments to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, PLC, and software-related issues.

Overhead Cranes & Hoists

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment within the employee's qualifications and company procedures.
• Troubleshoot crane electrical controls, pendant controls, contactors, limit switches, motors, brakes, festoon systems, wiring, and related mechanical components.
• Inspect equipment for abnormal wear, damaged components, electrical problems, and unsafe operating conditions.
• Maintain maintenance and repair records for cranes and hoists.
• Coordinate outside certified crane service providers when required for specialized repairs, inspections, testing, or certification.
• Work with operators to ensure required equipment inspections are completed and deficiencies are reported promptly.

Forklifts & Material-Handling Equipment

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Diagnose basic forklift electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, battery, charging, and control-system problems.
• Inspect equipment for leaks, damaged components, tires, forks, controls, safety devices, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Coordinate outside forklift service when repairs require specialized equipment, certification, or dealer-level service.
• Maintain inspection, repair, and service records through the maintenance management system.
• Work with operators to ensure required pre-shift inspections are completed and deficiencies are properly reported.

Preventive Maintenance & CMMS

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for manufacturing equipment.
• Implement and manage a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Build equipment records and establish PM schedules within the maintenance software.
• Create and manage work orders, equipment records, repair histories, inspections, and maintenance documentation.
• Track equipment downtime and recurring failures.
• Establish daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive-maintenance requirements.
• Develop machine-specific inspection and PM checklists.
• Document completed maintenance and repairs.
• Use maintenance history and downtime information to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Help transition the facility from reactive maintenance toward a structured preventive and predictive maintenance program.

Spare Parts & Maintenance Inventory

• Establish and maintain an organized spare-parts inventory.
• Identify critical machine components that should be maintained in stock.
• Establish minimum and maximum inventory levels for critical maintenance parts.
• Identify machine-specific OEM part numbers and approved replacement components.
• Maintain records of suppliers, OEMs, replacement parts, technical-support contacts, and equipment documentation.
• Monitor parts usage and identify recurring component failures.
• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies.
• Identify long-lead-time components that could create extended downtime and establish appropriate safety stock.

Operator Training

• Develop daily machine pre-start inspection procedures.
• Train machine operators to perform routine equipment inspections and basic daily preventive-maintenance tasks.
• Train operators on proper lubrication, cleaning, inspection, and equipment care.
• Teach operators how to recognize abnormal noises, leaks, wear, overheating, electrical problems, hydraulic or pneumatic issues, and other early warning signs.
• Establish clear procedures for operators to report equipment problems before they become major failures.
• Verify that required operator inspections and daily PM procedures are being completed.
• Reinforce proper and safe equipment operating practices.

Plant & Equipment Safety

• Conduct routine safety walkthroughs throughout all manufacturing departments.
• Identify unsafe equipment, work practices, machine-guarding deficiencies, electrical hazards, and other unsafe conditions.
• Correct safety deficiencies that fall within the position's responsibilities and immediately escalate conditions requiring additional management action.
• Inspect machine guarding, emergency stops, electrical enclosures, safety switches, and other equipment-safety devices.
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA, electrical safety, PPE, and machine-guarding requirements.
• Work with production supervisors and machine operators to correct unsafe conditions.
• Assist in developing equipment-specific maintenance and safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.

Equipment Experience

Experience maintaining or troubleshooting manufacturing equipment such as:

• Roll-forming machinery
• CNC and automated manufacturing equipment
• Laser-cutting equipment
• Welding equipment
• Powder-coating systems
• Industrial ovens and burners
• Conveyors
• Air compressors
• Hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, and systems
• Pneumatic equipment and controls
• 480V three-phase electrical systems
• Three-phase motors and motor controls
• VFDs
• PLC-controlled machinery
• HMIs and industrial controls
• Overhead bridge cranes and hoists
• Forklifts and material-handling equipment

QualificationsRequired

• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred, with consideration given to candidates who demonstrate the required technical proficiency.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with industrial electrical equipment up to 480V / three-phase.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and PLC ladder logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs, sensors, interlocks, and machine-control circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs, motor controls, relays, contactors, switches, HMIs, and other industrial controls.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn machine-specific diagnostic and control software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with machine manufacturers and OEM technical-support personnel.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace and equipment safety.

Preferred

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC platforms.
• PLC programming or basic PLC program-editing experience.
• Experience with CNC or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience backing up and restoring PLC, HMI, and VFD programs and parameters.
• Experience implementing or administering CMMS maintenance software.
• Experience maintaining overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
• Experience maintaining forklifts and industrial material-handling equipment.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
• OSHA and Lockout/Tagout training.
• Experience in metal fabrication, roll forming, welding, or a similar manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work around industrial machinery for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work safely around industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment.
• Ability to respond to urgent equipment breakdowns and work overtime when necessary.

Candidates with strong experience in 480V electrical troubleshooting, PLC diagnostics, industrial controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, overhead cranes, forklifts, and automated manufacturing equipment will be considered toward the upper end of the range.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Overtime Opportunities
• Full-Time, Year-Round Employment

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for the person everyone turns to when a machine goes down.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who doesn't stop at replacing the failed component. We want someone who can determine why it failed, repair it safely, get production running again, and help prevent the failure from happening again.

This person will play an important role in improving equipment reliability and developing a disciplined maintenance operation where preventive maintenance, spare parts, equipment inspections, repairs, downtime, safety, software backups, and machine history are properly documented and managed.

If you have strong industrial mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills and enjoy solving difficult equipment problems in a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person