Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Paradise Tomato Kitchen•Louisville, KY

1d•$35 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This role applies electrical theory, Ohm’s Law, Electrical code, base programming, and related knowledge to repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, and controls. The secondary role is responsible for the set-up, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the production facility. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 5 years of mechanical and electrical experience, and possess basic skills in motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and programmable controllers. A desire to continuously improve knowledge of existing and new equipment is essential. Experience with PLC troubleshooting, HVAC skills, fabricating, TIG and MIG welding is preferred, as is experience in the food industry. The role requires the ability to use hand tools, good motor coordination, a proven record of safe equipment handling, attention to detail for sensitive adjustments, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills are necessary, along with the flexibility to adjust schedules to provide electrical support across all shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
5 years mechanical and electrical experience
Basic skills test required
Demonstrate knowledge of motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, programmable controllers, basic electric skills
Desire to continue to improve ability and knowledge of existing and new equipment
Ability to use hand tools and trade-type tools
Good motor coordination necessary
Proven record of ability to handle equipment safely and sensibly
Detail oriented, with the ability to make sensitive adjustments in equipment
Team-oriented with the ability to work with others and without direct supervision
Good communication skills
Ability to adjust schedule to provide specialized electrical support through all shifts

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC troubleshooting
HVAC skills
Fabricating
TIG and MIG welding
Knowledge and experience with PLC programming, installation, and troubleshooting
Experience in a food industry preferred

Responsibilities

Adjusts functional parts of machine devices and control instruments, including changeovers to new sizes and running adjustments to maintain maximum product and quality in supporting all manufacturing needs.
Disassembles and inspects parts, rebuilds and overhauls complete machines and machine components.
Reads blueprints and realizes intent.
Performs PLC installation, basic programming, and troubleshooting of process systems.
Provides technical and electrical expertise for plant operations.
Assists the Engineering department when reviewing outdated electrical components.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
Evaluates and maintains electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks provided through eMaint/CMMS.
Performs preventive maintenance checks and records all data as assigned.
Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
Removes and replaces worn or defective parts.
Follows all GMPs, SOPs and maintains a current understanding of the regulation and requirements of the industry applicable government agencies.
Trains new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned.