Electromechanical Technician - $38.48 per hour

Summary

Responsible for all electrical diagnosis and repair on given shift to include the maintenance, service, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming using ladder logic and troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuits to the component level. Must have the ability to work self-guided and be able to prioritize jobs. Position requires good communication skills to adequately relay the state of equipment and estimated repair time to others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Individual must have experience in Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Square D PLC logic programming.
• Individual must possess electrical circuit troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in an industrial environment as well as the ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, sketches and schematics.
• Must be familiar with related test equipment and three phase 480V circuits.
• Troubleshoot/repair PLC circuits
• Write A/B PLC logic program
• Troubleshooting/program/specify motor drives
• Must be a dedicated, hard-working self-starter.
• Responsibilities documentation in Plant designated CMMS program (FIXX)
• Experience in the repair, installation and troubleshooting of commercial industry machinery, plumbing, and/or physical building structure is desired.
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and any other PPE that is required in the performance of the responsibilities of the position.
• Work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment, and perform available work as required by the supervisor.
• Perform all Manufacturing plant electrical and electrical diagnostics repair and installation, consistent with plant electricians
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed and to take on additional assignments as requested by management.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Provide own basic hand tools
• Flexibility for Emergency call issues after hours should they arise
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Educational, Experience and Qualifications

• Formal technical training in electronics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the craft.
• Associates degree in electronic field or Journeyman’s card preferred.
• Position requires a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.