Electro-Mechanical Technician III/IV
Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply · Clifton, NJ · 4 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
Now Hiring: Full-Time Electro-Mechanical Technician Join our growing team as an Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician and play a vital role in keeping our production facility operating safely and efficiently. We are seeking a skilled, hands-on maintenance professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities who enjoys working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and Repair Equipment: Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems. Identify root causes of equipment failures and perform corrective repairs with minimal supervision
- Electrical & Controls: Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic. Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems and control wiring up to 480V three-phase. Perform maintenance on motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and electrical circuits
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial washers, dryers, ironers, conveyors, boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, PLC-controlled equipment, and other production machinery to maximize equipment reliability
- Industrial Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed air, steam, and boiler systems. Repair and replace various water and air pumps, valves, cylinders, bearings, belts, chains, and related mechanical components
- Equipment Documentation: Accurately document maintenance activities, work orders, parts usage, and equipment history within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash procedures, and safe work practices. Participate in safety inspections and continuous improvement initiatives
- Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements that increase reliability, reduce downtime, and improve production efficiency
- Project Support: Assist with equipment installations, facility expansions, renovations, machinery upgrades, capital improvement projects, and equipment commissioning
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel to resolve equipment issues efficiently. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to less experienced technicians as needed
- Equipment Standards: Maintain all equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company maintenance standards
- Material Handling & Mobility: Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance equipment. Work comfortably at heights, outdoors in varying weather conditions, and travel occasionally between facilities when required
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or trade certification in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
- Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including AC/DC motors, motor controls, VFDs, control panels, and 480V three-phase electrical systems
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment, with the ability to read and interpret ladder logic
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
- Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, compressed air, and boiler systems
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments that may include heights, confined spaces, varying temperatures, and outdoor conditions
- Must possess strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team