Industrial Electro- Maintenance Technician + Bonus Opportunities
WITRON Group · Belvidere, IL · 4 wk ago
Management$30–$38/hrFull-time
About the role
This is WITRON, founded in 1971, an international leader in automated storage logistics with over 7,000 colleagues worldwide. Our teams, beyond mechanics, electrical technicians, and mechatronic engineers, are professionals dedicated to finding the best solutions for our customers' specific needs. Our growing division now has nearly 1,000 employees, and our corporate culture, marked by passion, cooperation, and a drive to innovate, has led to over 350 internal promotions in recent years.
Responsibilities
- Help keep automated systems running smoothly by performing both planned and reactive maintenance
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and offer support to equipment operators
- Achieve high system performance by minimizing downtime and ensuring accuracy in documentation
- Support daily operations through accurate tracking of maintenance tasks in CMMS and apply 5S principles
- Contribute to a clean and organized workspace by maintaining a safe and efficient environment
Requirements
- Relevant Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification
- Post-secondary training from a technical school or vocational program (e.g., Electrician, Millwright)
- Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Practical mindset with the ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Excellent PC skills and ability to work with digital systems
- Strong sense of safety, responsibility, and professionalism
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and shift schedules
- Committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
Qualifications
- 1–2 years minimum experience as an Electromechanical Technician
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing automated systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, hoists)
- Skilled in mechanical repairs and use of hand/power tools (a must)
- Familiarity with AC systems up to 600/400/480 volts and DC systems up to 24 volts
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring tools
- Knowledge of electrical/mechanical drive technology (e.g., motors and gears)
- Familiarity with control technology (e.g., controls, inverters)
- Basic understanding of PLC logic
- Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights up to 100 feet (30 meters) with training and PPE, such as fall protection harness
- Willing to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends (Shift and Weekend Premium Rates Offered)
Skills/Experience
- Required: 1–2 years minimum experience as an Electromechanical Technician
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing automated systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, hoists)
- Skilled in mechanical repairs and use of hand/power tools (a must)
- Familiarity with AC systems up to 600/400/480 volts and DC systems up to 24 volts
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring tools
- Knowledge of electrical/mechanical drive technology (e.g., motors and gears)
- Familiarity with control technology (elevator, controls, inverters)
- Basic understanding of PLC logic
- Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights up to 100 feet (30 meters) with training and PPE, such as fall protection harness
- Willing to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends (Shift and Weekend Premium Rates Offered)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- AD&D
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Dental insurance
- Full vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Leave of absence support program
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Legal insurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discounts on services/products
- Blue365 health & wellness discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telehealth services