Scope:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and other plant machinery including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware

• Read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic

• Assist in the identification of design enhancements that can be made to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes

• Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in machines, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

• Assist in installation of new machinery and equipment

• Report broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to shift supervisor, maintenance manager, and/or plant engineer and take immediate corrective action if warranted

• Guide and assist maintenance mechanics with equipment repairs

• Maintain ongoing necessary/required training, certifications and education

• Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs

• Institute the direction and goals of the Maintenance Manager to maintain the safety, efficiency, and productivity of equipment and plant operations

• Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls

• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner

• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures

• Responsible for food safety and quality

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Two year technical degree or equivalent certification

• Minimum eight years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic

• Minimum three years’ experience in Welding, PLC, Preventative Maintenance, and Fabrication

• Experience wiring 480V and 208V motors; and programming settings on the VFD’s for these motors

• Knowledge of in-house equipment and machinery

• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting with a strong understanding of AC and DC voltages and mechanical power transmission systems

• Proficiency in reading blue prints and electrical schematics

• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines on short notice

• Effective written/oral communication skills and inter-personal skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations

• Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as required (including some weekends)

• Regular and reliable attendance