Automation & Controls Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout the Opportunity

Mural is partnering with a global leader in engineered components for automotive and industrial applications—products that mitigate noise, vibration, and harshness in critical systems. We’re seeking a multi-craft professional who thrives in high-volume, highly automated operations and takes pride in maximizing uptime and quality.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to reduce downtime.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency to protect production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Refine and execute PM routines that strengthen reliability and asset health.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints to plan and execute effective repairs.
• Support fault-finding on PLC-controlled equipment; programming is generally not required.
• Collaborate with operators and production teams to resolve recurring problems and implement lasting solutions.
• Document work orders and maintenance activities accurately in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Assist with installing, commissioning, and validating new equipment and automation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated strength in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with motors, drives, conveyors, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to read and apply schematics and technical documentation.
• Working familiarity with PLC systems for troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills under fast-paced conditions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual-discipline (electrical + mechanical) maintenance experience.
• Experience in high-volume or automated manufacturing settings.
• Comfort with CMMS and maintenance performance tracking.
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement practices.

Technical Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Automotive Repair & Service Systems

Equipment & Platforms

• Industrial Controls: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• PLCs: Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens
• Conveyor Systems
• Industrial Robots: Fanuc, Yaskawa Motoman, Universal Robotics

Impact & Environment

In this role, your expertise directly influences throughput, quality, and delivery performance. You’ll operate in a high-velocity production setting where equipment reliability translates into customer satisfaction and plant success.