Electromechanical Tech III

Job Description

The Electromechanical Technician III will maintain, operate, adjust and install industrial production/processing and facility systems in a safe and reliable manner to support the plants' goals and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Expert capability in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial plant equipment and systems (power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)
• Advanced capability in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial plant electrical equipment and systems including but not limited to 480VAC to 24VDC.
• Advanced capability in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial plant electronic equipment and systems (actuators, robotics, safety circuits, etc.)
• Advanced capability in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial plant instrumentation equipment and systems (Chart Recorder, I/P Transducers, temp/pressure devices, etc.)
• Expert capability in repairing, maintaining, installing, replacing and sing electrical circuits and equipment within the plant using various hand tools and sing instruments.
• Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Expert capability to read, understand, and utilize blue prints, schematics (electrical and pneumatic), technical manuals, and P&IDs.
• Expert ability to weld (Mig, Tig, & Arc), fabricate, and machine for repairs on equipment and installation/support for new projects.
• Advanced PLC troubleshooting and program editing skills, as required to meet production requirements.
• Intermediate capability to create new PLC logic that improves processes.
• Must have advanced working knowledge of Boilers, Wastewater treatment, Air compressors, and HVAC-R.
• Creates work orders and accounts for part usage utilizing the CMMS.
• Supports Maintenance Planner to coordinate the successful completion of planned work.
• Fills in as backup to supervisor to ensure a smooth shift transition by providing information on carryover and on-going jobs to incoming maintenance crews/shifts.
• Supports on-going projects in support of plant goals.
• Works with and provides guidance for contractors that are engaged in providing outside services.
• Supports the technical growth of the team through on-going training.
• Technical resource for the production team for the fulfillment of their on-going production targets.
• This includes, but is not limited to start-up support, technical training, equipment center-lining, instrumentation calibrations, preventative/predictive maintenance activities in support of reliability-based Maintenance, root cause failure analysis and other continuous improvement/lean activities.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a food processing facility.
• Adhere to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.

  Qualification Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an applicant must be able to perform each of the specific responsibilities satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the specific responsibilities.
  • Tools - All tools that are required for this position (hand, power, electrical, sing, etc.) are to be supplied by the employee. These tools must be maintained and organized in safe and satisfactory manner.
  • Lost, damaged, or broken tools due to misuse or abuse will not be replaced at the expense of the employer.
  • Technical Skills – 12+ years of industrial mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrumentation experience in a food processing/manufacturing facility.
  • Communications Skills - Good listening skills and habits are essential for this position. Excellent ability to resolve issues and solve problems through personal interaction. Above average verbal and written communication skills essential. Some knowledge of Spanish.
  • Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret production data. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
  • Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, thoroughness and efficiency.
  • Initiative and Ingenuity - Ability to apply appropriate judgment and initiative in determining source of information, and action required for results and solutions. Demonstrates a willingness to learn, and the ability to handle new responsibilities.
  • Confidentiality and Integrity - Ability to treat information in a strictly confidential manner. Acts in the best interest of the company throughout the day.
  • Reasoning Ability - Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills. High level of attention to details. Can demonstrate good common sense and reasoning skills. Ability to interpret a wide variety of instructions furnished in a written, oral, diagram or schedule format.
  • Other Skills and Abilities - Possesses above average organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize to meet multiple deadlines. Possesses a strong team player attitude and has the ability and willingness to work overtime to complete own work or to assist co-workers. Always presents a very professional image in dress and demeanor. Has the ability to function under a high degree of complexity and can handle a number of critical situations at once.
  • Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Disclaimer The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the job might differ from those outlined in the above job description. Organizational Relationships Accountable to: Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, & QA Manager Coordinates with: All members of the Management Team.