Electrical-Mechanical Technician 2nd Shift

Stratas Foods•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The A-level Electrical-Mechanical Technician is an advanced industrial maintenance role for experienced professionals. The technician ensures optimal performance of production and manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision, independently leads complex maintenance projects, and provides input on system improvements. The role also involves collaborating across engineering, production, and reliability teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of extensive hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs and automation systems.
Experience developing, writing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
Proficiency with advanced diagnostic equipment and maintenance software for equipment analysis and troubleshooting.
Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
Strong working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Demonstrated experience mentoring, training, and developing maintenance technicians and apprentices.
Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, effective communication and cross-functional collaboration, time management, organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and independent decision-making.
Ability to walk throughout the plant, including climbing stairs and portable or fixed ladders.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Sensory acuity in vision, hearing, speaking, smell, and touch sufficient to identify and react to normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions.
Ability to methodically analyze complex problems and processes and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead compliance efforts with Stratas GMP standards.
Repair, install, and maintain production and manufacturing equipment.
Inspect equipment performance and proactively identify potential failures or improvement opportunities.
Use hand, electrical, and mechanical tools safely and effectively.
Train and mentor junior technicians and apprentices in maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and safety.
Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Adhere to and enforce company safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
Lead or support complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
Use CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and analyze equipment history.
Perform other duties assigned by management to support plant operations.