Maintenance Technician (PLC)

  • Full-time
  • Office Locations: Cuautitlan, Mexico
  • Department: Operations

Company Description

WireCo® is the force behind the world's evolution, through deep heritage and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire limitless innovation. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers around the world. In Mexico, we have two facilities, one in Vallejo (Mexico City) and one in Cuautitlán (Estado de México). Our brand name in Mexico is CAMESA, and the legal name of the Company is ACEROS CAMESA.

WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities and excellent benefits for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan and more.

For more information, visit our website at www.wireco.com.

Job Description

This role is responsible of maintain plant machinery, auxiliary equipment, and facilities in proper operating condition, with a focus on electrical and electronic systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and correcting failures, programming PLCs, Drives, VFDs, and HMI systems, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic and control equipment. The role requires working independently and responsibly while following the organization's safety, quality, and operational standards.

The Maintenance Technician must exhibit WireCo Business System (WBS) behaviors:

  • Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusion and healthy debate that reflects the strength of our team
  • Accountable - celebrates our successes, learns from failures, avoids excuses and takes ownership of the results of our efforts
  • Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
  • Noble Intention - acts in the interest of others, We approach our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
  • Determined - take initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
  • Transparent - promote open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
  • Curious - seek external insights and input to test our thinking, challenging the status quo

Functions & Responsabilities

  • Receive shift handover information and review pending maintenance activities from the previous shift.
  • Verify and monitor the condition of control rooms, electrical rooms, and mezzanine areas.
  • Attend pending and current work orders, perform the required corrective actions, and properly close work orders.
  • Perform daily maintenance routines, including 5S activities in the electronics laboratory and inspection of cooling systems in control rooms.
  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on machinery and auxiliary equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electronic failures in industrial equipment and control systems.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, and other control systems.
  • Maintain backups of PLC, HMI, and Drive programs and parameters.
  • Prepare daily maintenance logs and provide proper shift handover to the next technician.
  • Prepare spare parts requests and coordinate their retrieval from the maintenance warehouse.
  • Ensure compliance with the company's quality management system, policies, and procedures.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures, including electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Technical Degree required (Electronics, Mechatronics, Control & Automation, Electrical, Maintenance, or related field).
  • Technical certification or diploma preferred.
  • 2–3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, electronics, automation, or a related field.
  • Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably Siemens.
  • Knowledge of Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMI systems, and industrial control systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Knowledge of sensors and control devices used in industrial automation.
  • Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards and practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
  • Ability to work independently and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

Materials and equipment used directly

  • Standard office equipment: computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction photocopier
  • Personal protective equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and steel-toed safety shoes.

Additional Information:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in Mexico without restriction.
  • All applicants will be considered
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Equal Opportunity

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