Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech III

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bird Johnson in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to diagnose problems, make repairs, and keep production equipment running. The position evaluates and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and tools, fixtures associated with multi-axis milling machines, foundry systems, and facility assets. Work includes troubleshooting hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, as well as basic electrical systems and components. The technician also supports site facilities, including HVAC, cooling towers, security access, and fire detection and suppression systems, and serves as the primary point of contact for outside contractors. Electrical and controls work includes reading schematics and wiring diagrams, troubleshooting electrical systems up to 440 volts, applying PLC knowledge to automated equipment, and using National Electric Code requirements to support repairs and new electrical service installations. The role requires lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, sometimes in awkward positions, operating cranes and material-handling equipment, and performing inspections and other tasks in difficult or awkward positions. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a multi-craft (electrical and mechanical) industrial manufacturing technician, or equivalent technical experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities.
Ability to lift components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to safely use overhead cranes, forklifts, and various equipment movers; training will be provided.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to competently perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Commitment to effective customer service and ability to work productively as part of a team or work group.

Nice To Haves

Five years of multi-craft industrial manufacturing technician experience in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
In-depth knowledge of power distribution systems, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, foundry operations, gas furnace combustion controls, manual and CNC machine tool technology, tribology, welding and fabrication, HVAC, and overhead cranes up to 125MT.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
Detailed knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, gas furnace combustion, and hydraulic system operations, along with general site facility maintenance.
Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system or ability to learn one.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair facility milling and turning machines.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using standard and specialized hand and power tools.
Support site facilities, including HVAC, cooling towers, security access, and fire detection and suppression systems.
Serve as the primary point of contact for outside contractors.
Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and use multimeters on systems up to 440 volts.
Apply PLC knowledge to troubleshoot automated equipment.
Apply National Electric Code requirements for electrical conductors and conduit to repairs to existing electrical service and installation of new electrical service.
Evaluate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, tools, fixtures, and facility assets.
Operate cranes and material-handling equipment and perform inspections and functions in difficult or awkward positions.