Electro-Mechanical Technician
Quantic Electronics · Lynchburg, VA · 4 days ago
Management$25–$30/hrFull-time
About the role
Paktron is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to oversee the performance and maintenance of production and facility machinery. This role supports operations and engineering to ensure production efficiency and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Setup and repair production equipment
- Engineering process support (tooling set-up, equipment start-up, etc.)
- Work with operators and engineers to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality
- Preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and/or upgrades
- Work with engineering staff and/or suppliers to maintain machines and operations
- Assemble automation equipment using drawings and electrical schematics
- Maintain equipment inventory and coordinate with purchasing to sustain inventory
- Inspect and receive incoming equipment and/or machined parts
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic and mechanical breakdowns
- Repair and replace air cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, meters, AC and DC motors, tension systems, bearings, relays, contactors, piping, vacuum pumps, counters, gears, and solenoids
- Troubleshoot and repair large walk-in ovens, precision electronic equipment, power supplies, PLC’s, and other electronic equipment
- Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
- Orders and installs replacement parts for machines
- Prepare reports documenting work performed
- Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
- Schedules regular maintenance on machines
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Maintain facility and grounds
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED with minimum 3-5 years of machine maintenance experience, or an associate degree in engineering and 1-2 years of related experience
- Proficiency in fixing and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and facilities
- Knowledge of mechanical devices (motors, pumps, pneumatic valves)
- Strong ability to work independently, identify issues, and resolve them efficiently
- Capacity to work effectively in fast-paced production environment
- Willingness and ability to learn and grow with role
- Basic computer skills and aptitude for learning maintenance software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to use machining tools (lathe, mill) and measuring devices
- Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical devices (ovens, motor starters, switches, fuses, breakers)
- Knowledge of 3-phase electrical power
- Self-driven with strong time management skills and an appreciation for project timelines
- Experience identifying environmental, health, and safety risks and implementing corrective actions
- Time management and organization skills
- Collaborative team-oriented mindset and personality with a hands-on can-do attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Willing and able to learn other applications as needed