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Maintenance Technician

Athol, Massachusetts - Posted on April 20, 2026
Published By Sean Archard

Trillium Professional is now seeking Maintenance Technicians for direct-hire in Athol, MA!

Pay rate is $35-50/hr range (based on experience).

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and in conjunction with the Engineering Department, the Automation Technician works to develop process automation using a variety of software tools. The Automation Technician also maintains and troubleshoots automation in the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  
•    Works with Maintenance Manager to develop Programmable Logic Controller and Human Interface programming for production line automation. 
•    Program PLCs (programmable logic controllers) for a variety of different applications using     RsLogix500, RsLogix5000 and Directsoft 32.
•    Design HMI using RsView Machine Edition, RsView32, Winbuild 5000 and Panelbuilder32.
•    Install and program Variable Speed drives and Servo drives.
•    Set up and maintain Device Net Network.
•    Program motion controllers.
•    Design and lay out electrical panels.
•    Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD2008.
•    Support Cognex Vision Systems for production quality assurance.
•    Update and maintain electronics on existing equipment.
•    Strictly adhere to the Company and plant safety policies and procedures.
•    Assist line mechanics with die changes, electrical problems, and mechanical problems on the production lines.
•    Build new equipment, either electrical or mechanical.
•    Consult with Engineering and the Maintenance Manager on new equipment designs.
•    Start up and program new equipment after assembly.
•    Interact with external contractors as needed.
•    Perform repairs on plant electrical components as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
•    Other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
•    May be responsible for overseeing temporary employees in the absence of Maintenance Manager

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Qualifications    
•    High school diploma or equivalent desired. 
•    Associate’s degree in electronics or other technical training preferred
•    Minimum of five years previous PLC, HMI programming experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment preferred
•    Must read, program and diagnose Allen Bradley PLC’s, Allen Bradley Panel View HMI controls and have thorough familiarity with software.
•    Able to use a variety of computer software such as Winbuild, AutoCAD / SolidWorks and Panelbuilder.
•    Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Physical Demands    
•    Able to lift 35-50 pounds repetitively.

Work Environment   
•    Will be working in multiple environments from high heat to air conditioning to adverse outdoor weather
•    May work in wet conditions
•    Will work in welding and fabrication environments
•    Will work in paint spray booth areas.

 


Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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