Job Description
Shape the uptime. Own the fix.
As an Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be the go-to expert for both urgent break-fix work and disciplined preventive maintenance that keeps production humming. Your day blends hands-on craftsmanship with data-driven decision-making.
A day in the life
- Diagnose and execute expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance: observe equipment in operation, pinpoint root causes, disassemble to access/replace defective components, adjust mechanisms and control instruments, reassemble, and verify performance.
- Conduct electrical and mechanical testing, including circuitry checks and mechanical system verification; recondition and repair machine tools as needed.
- Source parts and supplies, evaluate alternatives, and recommend options that improve reliability and reduce cost.
- Collaborate with the Planner/Scheduler to refine and optimize PM procedures.
- Set up and run machining operations (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools) to fabricate or repair parts; perform welding when required.
- Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, delivering process enhancements and measurable cost savings using CI tools and methods.
- Mentor junior technicians and provide technical leadership on project teams; perform expert functions to support training and development.
- Troubleshoot complex control systems, resolving advanced software, hardware, and configuration issues.
- Apply predictive maintenance technologies to capture performance data, spot trends, and make recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records, review CMMS history, and analyze data to inform maintenance strategies.
- Pursue on-the-job training and technical self-study to advance your career.
- Champion safety—follow all policies, procedures, technical instructions, and identify unsafe acts/conditions with strong situational awareness.
What you bring
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Associate degree with a technical focus and 5 years of industry experience; or 7 years of industry experience.
- Technical breadth in predictive technologies, precision alignments, and general maintenance of process equipment.
- Fluency in electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems—capable of analyzing problems, generating alternatives, and executing repairs.
- Proficiency with basic hand tools and specialized tools.
- Experience with vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations; precision alignments; maintenance of applicable process equipment.
- May require occasional travel.
Proficiencies
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
Tools & technologies you’ll touch
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Conveyor systems
Work practices
- Commitment to 5S and rigorous housekeeping standards.
Physical demands & working conditions
This role requires frequent standing and walking; manual dexterity with hands/fingers; reaching; climbing, ascending/descending, or balancing at heights that may require a ladder or lift; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling in confined spaces; and clear communication (talking/hearing). Sitting occurs occasionally. You must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Close and color vision are regularly required. You may occasionally encounter outside weather and the risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a loud factory environment where exposure to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery floors may occur.
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