Position Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electromechanical Technician is primarily responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and process improvement of mechanical equipment, automated PLC’s, robotics and other computer-controlled equipment used to support production operations. Additional responsibilities may require working with project and utilities staff to support production needs and organizational initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for all electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems to support both production and non-production related equipment in accordance with established standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot programmable device configurations and systems hardware to resolve maintenance issues.
• Focus to improve equipment reliability, minimize equipment downtime and support improvement activities for productivity and yield enhancement.
• Assist in the execution of process validation, tooling or package development testing to support organizational efficiency and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and other cross functional groups to ensure equipment downtime is communicated in a timely fashion and that decisions are in alignment with productions needs and overall company initiatives.
• Adequately document all work in company computerized maintenance management system to ensure complete compliance with company policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of electromechanical experience ideally, but not required, in a food or beverage industry environment
• Demonstrated mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment to troubleshoot problems and assess maintenance needs
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls aspects of factory automation systems and the integration of the devices used.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, PLC troubleshooting, repair and programming.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical P&ID drawings, and applied knowledge operating systems up to 3Ph and 480Vac
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to stay on task in a high demand environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Proficient using a PC, ideally using Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electromechanical Technology or related field
• Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Journeyman certification a plus but not required