Electro- Mechanical Technician

Job Description

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is a full-time position responsible for preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. Electro-Mechanical Technicians troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness and reliability. Experience with 3‑phase 480V electrical systems, controls ladder logic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs is a MUST/DESIRED.

Pay Scale: $37.06 without Shift Premium.

Shift Premium: $1.00/hr on 3rd shift.

3rd shift, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday or Sunday‑Thursday.

• Minimum of two years experience in repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment (control panels, PLCs, lift systems, conveyor shafts, motor and bearing replacement, etc.).
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Prior experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix Processors and RSLogix 5000. Understanding of control system design and network communication interfaces is desired.
• Work directly with production associates and management to problem‑solve and correct production issues that will ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
• Technical knowledge in DCS/PLC control systems, high voltage equipment, PLC applications, line drives, process instrumentation, data acquisition, etc.
• Actively assist with planning/scheduling and storeroom staff for CMMS tracking: work orders, parts, purchase requisitions.
• Fabricate, disassemble and assemble production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Investigate electrical and instrument equipment failures and develop action plans to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Ability to work multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor with customers and co‑workers.
• Use the SAP Work Order system to initiate purchase orders for parts and machines and to document hours worked on applicable work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing, filling and packaging production equipment.
• Weld, perform sheet metal work and employ basic shop floor skills (lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools).
• Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Operate under the Kraft Heinz Safety Values.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, procedures and compliance programs.
• Work toward achieving an injury‑free environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or GED along with Millwright certification or proof of completion of a Millwright apprenticeship and 3‑5 years as a maintenance mechanic.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: Driver, lift and/or move up to 10 lbs routinely; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs; requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms; occasional climbing or balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.

Work Environment: Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic…