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# Automation Maintenance Technician, 480V/PLC Systems

- **Company:** RIGHT RECRUITING
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Salary:** $62,088.0 - $71,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Component-Based Software Engineering, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c33aed6c-2fc6-4881-8ea5-04578329643e/automation-maintenance-technician-vplc-systems

## About the Role

Industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience with strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Skills Checklist

 * PLC troubleshooting skills
 * PLC wiring experience
 * Electrical schematics and electrical schematic reading
 * Electrical troubleshooting skills
 * Mechanical troubleshooting skills
 * Pneumatics experience and pneumatics troubleshooting
 * 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
 * Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
 * Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
 * Industrial electrical experience
 * Hydraulic systems & components
 * Mechanical systems & component repair
 * Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Tech You'll Use

 * Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
 * Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley)
 * Conveyor systems
 * Servo motors

## Description

Job DescriptionDo You Keep Complex Machines Running?

If your answer is yes-and you can trace a fault from a sensor to a PLC input to a relay without missing a beat-this role is for you.

What You'll Tackle

 * Diagnose and repair industrial electrical and production equipment to cut downtime
 * Handle 480V power, motors, VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads, sensors, and control circuits
 * Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and I/O (Allen-Bradley)
 * Read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics to pinpoint issues
 * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance routines
 * Service conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, chains/sprockets, hydraulics, and pneumatics

When You'll Work

12-hour 2-2-3 schedule

 * Days: 5:45 AM-6:00 PM
 * Nights: 5:45 PM-6:00 AM

Candidates must be open to either day or night shift. Shift will be assigned after training based on business needs.