Electro-Mechanical Tech III
About The Position
Verdeco Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair production equipment and facility systems at its California location. Verdeco converts recycled plastic flake into custom-formulated pellets for a range of end-use applications, using advanced technology and quality controls. This is a third-shift position, Sunday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The technician performs mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting and repairs, responds to scheduled and unscheduled equipment needs, and contributes to preventive maintenance. Emergency call-ins are expected as part of a rotation supporting 24/7 production; the rotation is balanced among maintenance team members. All employees must pass a drug test and background check. The role involves working in production environments and requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending. The technician must be able to lift up to 55 pounds, have reliable transportation, and work 8–12-hour shifts while standing.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing, with strong electrical knowledge and the ability to read schematics for production equipment installation and repair.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational skills.
- Creative problem-solving ability.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and collaborative team-player qualities.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
- Ability to work in production environments.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, stoop, or bend.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly; the posting also states the role requires lifting up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts while standing.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Machine Technology or another technical discipline; relevant work experience may be a substitute.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, work orders, equipment schemes, and drawings to perform maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
- Troubleshoot 24VDC control circuits and 120/240/480V systems.
- Diagnose and replace contactors, relays, overloads, and VFDs, including ABB, KEB, and Allen Bradley equipment.
- Use multimeters, Meggers, and clamp meters.
- Apply basic PLC I/O knowledge and troubleshoot sensors, including TC/RTD, transducer, proximity, and load cell sensors.
- Follow LOTO and NFPA 70E safety practices.
- Replace motor, gearbox, and pump bearings; replace mechanical seals; troubleshoot vacuum pumps; and change belts.
- Apply basic pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge.
- Perform mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting and repairs on production machines.
- Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to production equipment during production.
- Perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service and maintain appropriate tracking reports.
- Contribute to the creation of preventive maintenance tasks to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Perform scheduled, emergency, and unscheduled facility repairs and maintenance.
- Participate in a rotation for emergency call-ins supporting 24/7 production.
- Operate forklifts, scissors, and JLG-type basket lifts.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and test and verify proper equipment operation.
- Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report them and unusual situations to the appropriate supervision.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Meet yearly personal and department S.M.A.R.T. objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
