Electro Mechanical Technician

The Electro Mechanical Technician (EMT) performs both mechanical and electrical maintenance duties including: pipe fitting, welding, machining, hydraulics, instrumentation, working with sheet metal, as well as troubleshooting, replacing, repairing, and cleaning systems, equipment, and/or component parts utilizing industry standards for precision maintenance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• 65% of time spent performing mechanical troubleshooting and repairs as necessary – pipe fitting, welding, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and working with sheet metal.
• 20% of time spent performing electrical and controls troubleshooting and repairs as necessary to support continued operation of the process including instrumentation, controls, motors, VFD's, PLC's, HMI's and basic electrical work.
• 10% Special projects and/or equipment improvements
• 5% Participation in safety programs, TPM teams, and PM optimization
• Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies with regard to business conduct.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate varying shifts
• All other job classification relative duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should have experience in and be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability
• Able to demonstrate competency in precision maintenance techniques
• Able to identify, recommend and implement reliability and safety improvements to equipment
• Properly and safely use hand and shop tools and equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with others.
• Familiar with HMIs, PLCs, and Servos.
• Be able to read and write mechanical and electrical work instructions and/or blueprints
• Able to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Provide valid proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency with computers – Microsoft Office Suite and other programs as required.
• Must be able to log into and navigate SAP for work notifications
• May be required to work on control systems that run the line (PLC, Allen Bradley)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Ability to pass maintenance skill test

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
• Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours-continuous
• Ascend and descend stairs to enter most areas of the facility-continuous
• Ability to work in cramped areas and enter confined spaces-frequently
• Ability to work at heights - frequently
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
• Regular attendance onsite and ability to rotate and work shift work