Electro-Mechanical Technician - Military Veterans

General Summary:

Conducts, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all    areas of Manufacturing.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages, and test equipment.


• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.


• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.


• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.


• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.


•  Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.


• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed. 


• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. 


• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees. 


• Performs other duties as required.

 Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

• 
   Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.


• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting


• Willing to work any shift and overtime as required. 


• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary. 


• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.

 Desired Education and/or Experience:

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field. 


• Two years applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Alternate education and experience considered based on individual candidate.

 Language Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills.

 Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

 Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work. 


• Must be highly safety conscious.


• Exposed to high voltage electricity.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Manufacturing Environment

Travel Requirements: Not applicable