Electro-Mechanical Lead Person

PURPOSE:

The Electro–Mechanical Lead Person is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities while actively performing electrical and mechanical repairs. This role supports production by ensuring safe, reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and mentoring maintenance technicians.

Initially, the job will consist of 20% mechanical work, 70% electrical work and 10% administrative work (on average). This position reports into our Engineering Manager and hours are 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

• Diagnose and repair industrial production line equipment with minimal supervision and downtime. This includes troubleshooting and servicing machine control circuits, PLCs, AC/DC motors, sensors, pneumatic components, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, grinders and punch presses.
• Complete work orders accurately and ensure all corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.
• Collaborate with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify issues and coordinate effective solutions. Propose and implement design improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and secure work environment. Actively contribute suggestions to improve workplace safety for all employees.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience leading or mentoring maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot machine control circuits including switches, relays, fuses, indicators, and sensors.
• Interpret and work with electrical schematics (IEEE & IEC standards).
• Experience with CMMS.
• Read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, servo motors and stepper motors.
• Proficient using electrical test instrumentation including multimeters and amp meters.
• Listen, understand and communicate effectively.
• Apply basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions.
• Support spare parts inventory management.
• Strong motivation to get things done, solve problems and learn.
• Effective use of measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gages, etc.
• Comfortable with daily work involving 30% mechanical and 70% electrical.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace.