Machinist/Industrial Maintenance Technician
Light Industrial
Prospect, Ohio
1st shift
Sep 21, 2026
$23.00
Custom Staffing is partnering with a local Manufacturer to add a Machinist/Industrial Maintenance Technician to their team in Prospect, OH. This is a temp to hire position with benefits after one calendar month of being hired on. They offer 401K with a Safe Harbor company match and are a profit share company.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will be confident troubleshooting, programming, modifying, and supporting PLC-controlled equipment, while also bringing mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, and a hands-on approach to keeping production machinery running safely and efficiently. This role supports automated manufacturing equipment through controls diagnostics, preventive maintenance, repairs, changeovers, and continuous improvement projects.
Pay: Will be determined based on experience.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am – 3:30pm or 8am – 4:30pm (Weekends and OT as needed)
Key Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Machining Experience:
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will be confident troubleshooting, programming, modifying, and supporting PLC-controlled equipment, while also bringing mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, and a hands-on approach to keeping production machinery running safely and efficiently. This role supports automated manufacturing equipment through controls diagnostics, preventive maintenance, repairs, changeovers, and continuous improvement projects.
Pay: Will be determined based on experience.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am – 3:30pm or 8am – 4:30pm (Weekends and OT as needed)
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automated systems
- Perform PLC programming, logic edits, backups, downloads, and documentation as needed
- Use PLC software, HMIs, electrical schematics, and machine documentation to identify root causes of downtime
- Troubleshoot sensors, switches, relays, drives, motors, controls, and related electrical components
- Perform maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, machinery, and supporting systems
- Assist with equipment changeovers, startups, and process adjustments to support production needs
- Support continuous improvement projects by identifying automation, controls, reliability, and safety improvements
- Disassemble, evaluate, repair, and reassemble machinery and components when mechanical work is required
- Operate machining tools and a forklift safely when required to support maintenance activities
- Maintain accurate maintenance notes, PLC documentation, and a clean, organized work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, I/O drawings, and machine documentation
- Electrical troubleshooting experience strongly preferred
- Mechanical inclination and a curious, problem-solving mindset
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or electrical controls documentation is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools and measure with calipers and micrometers
- Ability to work within tight tolerances
- Previous forklift operation experience preferred
Machining Experience:
- Operate manual mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment to support maintenance repairs and equipment improvements
- Fabricate, modify, and repair machine components, brackets, fixtures, guards, and production support tooling
- Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and maintain tight tolerances
- Read basic prints, sketches, and measurements to produce or modify parts accurately
- Maintain safe machinery practices, proper tool selection, and clean shop organization while supporting production uptime