Electro Mechanical Technician 2 - 2nd Shift

YK Solutions•Ripon, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro Mechanical Technician 2 works on-site at a manufacturing operation in Ripon, Wisconsin, on the second shift. The role designs minor electrical circuits and tests and troubleshoots electrical, PLC, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits used to control machines and equipment. The technician installs and monitors electrical and electronic controls, performs basic mechanical repairs, and may direct the work of employees in lower classifications. The position also requires the ability to perform the work of lower-class identifications. The technician dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts; installs, inspects, adjusts, and replaces electrical equipment; and lays out, assembles, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatus, equipment, wiring, and new services, including panels, breakers, and conduit. Work is performed from schematics, blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions and may include mounting motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures and completing circuits to diagram specifications. The technician uses appropriate tools and testing instruments and performs other work as directed by the Group Leader. Standard hours are Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Compensation is $36.79 to $41.03 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a $3.25-per-hour shift differential. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered upon successful hiring.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree.
Two to four years of relevant electromechanical work experience.
Ability to use a computer to search for parts and enter work into a CMMS.
Ability to troubleshoot, design, and test electrical, PLC, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to install and troubleshoot machine and equipment controls.
Knowledge of electrical power and water distribution systems.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform work involving sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, and bending.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, including a baseline test demonstrating the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Design minor electrical circuits and test and troubleshoot electrical, PLC, and electronic circuits used to control machines and equipment.
Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
Install electrical and electronic controls on machines and equipment by reading and interpreting schematics or blueprints.
Perform basic mechanical repairs and work associated with lower-class identifications.
May direct the work of others in lower classifications.
Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts, such as brushes and armatures.
Install and monitor the performance of electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement needs.
Interpret blueprints and work from sketches or verbal instructions.
Lay out, assemble, install, test, repair, and adjust electrical fixtures, apparatus, equipment, wiring, and new services, including panels, breakers, and conduit.
Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures and complete circuits according to diagram specifications.
Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
Perform a variety of work as directed by the Group Leader.

Benefits

Stable and growing work environment
Annual social events for employees and their families
Paid vacation in the first year
Tuition reimbursement
Annual Perfect Attendance Awards
Safety Recognition Program
Medical plan with a company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan
11 company-paid holidays
Company-paid life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage
Company-paid long-term disability (LTD)
Annual wage increases
$5,000 sign-on bonus upon successful hiring