Electro Mechanical Technician - 3rd Shift

Duties And Responsibilities (including Other Duties As Assigned)

• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety programs, policies and guidelines to ensure clean, orderly and safe working conditions
• Ensure that preventative maintenance, lock out – tag out, troubleshooting, replacement parts and other equipment related programs are up to date
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Recommend equipment to purchase to improve production operations
• Ensure quality standards are met then emphasize and focus on continuous improvement
• Design and build of basic electronic circuits and programmable logic controllers
• Provide on call support to maintenance department on a rotating basis
• Aid in the planning, installation and startup of new equipment
• Communicate effectively with other EMT’s, Value Stream Managers, Area Leads and others throughout the facility to ensure that all information is clearly conveyed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to program, interface and troubleshoot systems controlled by programmable logic controllers
• Analyze and troubleshoot electro-mechanical circuits used in machine control
• Select, construct, install, analyze and troubleshoot various DC and AC motor and power and control circuits
• Use of the appropriate tools and instruments to analyze electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of PC use and ability to use various software programs as required
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams and apply engineering principles to actual electrical and mechanical design situations
• Produce concise correspondence, reports, instructions, and proposals that will be effective in a technical setting using the English language
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral part of a technical team

Education, Certification & Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of five years’ f experience performing skills in the mechanical, electronics, and information technology fields required
• Experience working in a mixed manufacturing and office environment a plus

Other Skills Or Special Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift truck
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to assist in meeting manufacturing and project requirements as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on a regular basis, up to 80 lbs on a limited/occasional basis
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work with both hands and both feet on a regular basis
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and of mechanical, electrical and environmental safety procedures
• Experience: Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)