- Location
- 1 Steinway Place (View map)Astoria, NY 11105USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $40–42/hour
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Steinway & Sons
Founded in New York in 1853 by Henry E. Steinway, Steinway & Sons is synonymous with exceptional piano craftsmanship and a distinguished musical heritage. With manufacturing rooted in New York and Hamburg, the brand unites traditional artisanal expertise with precision engineering in instruments prized by leading pianists and institutions worldwide. As an employer, Steinway & Sons brings together craftspeople, technicians, engineers, and commercial specialists around a shared commitment to musical excellence. Its professional world is shaped by meticulous attention to detail, respect for enduring expertise, and the interplay of heritage and innovation, connecting specialist careers with the exacting standards of fine piano making.
Steinway & Sons seeks a PLC Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and control systems, supporting daily production, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on PLC programming, electrical controls, and electronic repair, collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, and availability for emergency callouts 24/7. The estimated annualized base salary is $40–$42 an hour, varying with skills and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement and program PLCs.
- Perform regularly scheduled backups of all PLC programs.
- Create and back up ladder logic diagrams and drawings required for production equipment.
- Maintain electro-pneumatic controls, fluid power transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
- Ensure work complies with OSHA and NEC regulatory policies and procedures.
- Specify and identify materials and other items required to perform the job.
- Keep the work area safe, clean, and efficient.
- Participate in cross-training efforts.
- Maintain accurate records of all jobs worked.
- Be available for emergency callouts 24/7.
- Perform other maintenance duties and activities as required.
- Perform daily maintenance functions and 5S requirements, including cleaning and sweeping the area.
- Enter data in Upkeep and Synerion, and close work orders as required.
- Perform other departmental functions as necessary.
Qualifications
- At least five years of experience working with PLCs.
- Engineering principles theory and knowledge equivalent to a four-year technical college education.
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
- Broad judgment, initiative, and ingenuity.
- Ability to perform the job with a moderate degree of physical demand, including periods of heavy lifting over 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in conditions involving exposure to cold, heat, noise, dust, oil, cleaners, and other elements.
Skills
Experience
At least five years working with PLCs; at least five years of experience in industrial automation, controls, and equipment maintenance.
Education
Engineering principles theory and knowledge equivalent to a four-year technical college education.
Workplace
This position is based in Astoria, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 40 to USD 42 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible to participate in a union benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and professional development.
Culture
Steinway & Sons offers a workplace shaped by precision craftsmanship, musical heritage, and a shared commitment to exceptional piano making. Its distinctive environment brings together artisanal expertise and technical innovation, with an emphasis on meticulous attention to detail and the transmission of specialist skills.
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