Electro-Mechanical Technician

About the role

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Provides support for production in various ways and maintains a close relationship with Machine Operators and Production Supervisors to maintain plant and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM's, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and possible installations
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc.
• Identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts
• Examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed
• Read and understand mechanical prints, electrical wiring diagrams/schematics, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams
• Work with electrical panels up to and including 480 volts
• Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, electrical controls, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission
• Use various meters (volt/amp meters, schematics, dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.)
• Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs
• Make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity
• Operate metal, wood working, and hand tools to make and repair parts
• Train others and share knowledge and experiences
• Better organize the maintenance department tools, cabinets, miscellaneous fasteners and tooling as needed with the help of fellow employees
• Work weekends, holidays and fill in when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' maintenance experience in an industrial environment
• Possess technical skills in all disciplines of industrial maintenance
• Working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment
• Able to handle multiple projects at one time
• Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills
• Outstanding electrical and mechanical qualities, pinpointing exact cause of most breakdowns in a timely manner distinguishing between mechanical and electrical issues
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Broad mechanical skills
• Self-motivation
• Must be able to lift 50 to 70 pounds as needed, with assistance as required
• Must provide a large assortment of tools and their own toolbox
• Must have excellent housekeeping, people, and team skills
• Steel-toed electrical-hazard safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE based on task requirements

Skills

• Strong electrical background (a plus)

Pay

$40.26 per hour + $0.60 shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift

Schedule

2nd Shift: 3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday
3rd Shift: 11pm-7am, Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities