Electro/Mechanical Technician II - 2nd Shift - Cottage Grove, MN

Andersen Corporation•Cottage Grove, MN

3d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Andersen is seeking an Electro/Mechanical Technician to enhance and maintain production equipment using advanced troubleshooting skills. The technician advocates for electrical safety and applies knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 79) and advanced systems, including PLCs, drives, servos, HMIs, CNC, and MES integration. The role also involves mentoring other technicians and supporting continuous improvement. The technician performs multi-trade repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment evaluations, machine implementation, and fabrication or installation of fixtures, guards, and machine parts. The position supports production equipment as well as dust collection and material-handling equipment, and works with management to schedule and complete maintenance work.

Requirements

Two-year degree or equivalent.
Five years of experience in related fields.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve PLC and electromechanical problems in manufacturing equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
Ability to troubleshoot under pressure across production lines and prioritize repairs.
Ability to read mechanical, fluid-power, electrical, and building prints.
Ability to properly use electrical, mechanical, and fluid-power testing equipment.
Ability to support production independently and be self-motivated.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills and data-interpretation ability.
Broad knowledge of PLCs and electrical principles.
Broad knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Knowledge of plumbing, machine piping, HVAC, and central dust collection.
Knowledge and proper use of hand tools, power tools, shop tools, and related equipment.
Knowledge of safety practices, including lockout/tagout and proper PPE use.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Familiarity with panel-building and machine-building practices and techniques.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 55 pounds and push or pull up to 58 pounds of force.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical functions, mechanical drive units, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems, plumbing architectures, PLCs and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls, servo controllers, and safety circuits.
Use PC skills and machine-operation software, including touch-screen controls and G-code and M-code programming, to upgrade, troubleshoot, and operate machinery.
Use hand tools, machine-shop equipment, and test equipment to perform multi-trade repairs on production, dust-collection, and material-handling equipment.
Evaluate equipment for repairs, enhancements, and upgrades, and complete the required work.
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and document completed work.
Contact vendors, order parts, and maintain an inventory of replacement parts.
Implement machines, including rigging and leveling, connecting facilities such as air, hydraulics, and dust collection, and preparing and testing equipment for production.
Fabricate and install fixtures, guarding, and machine parts using applicable design, layout, sheet-metal, welding, machine-shop, carpentry, and painting work.
Work with management to schedule and complete requested work.
Repair pneumatic drills and screw guns, routers, saw motors, and bearing assemblies for lineal slides and spindles.
Assist in deploying TPM objectives.
Mentor other technicians and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

Electrical hours on the job toward licensure.
Paid time off aligned with prior relevant maintenance experience.
Tools and uniforms provided.
Monthly cell phone stipend.
In-house training in robotics, controls, automation, CNC systems, electrical work, and code compliance.
Annual National Electrical Code training.
Tuition reimbursement for a journeyman or master's license.
Partnership with local technical schools offering learning and development opportunities.
Shift differentials for second and third shifts.
Career growth and leadership opportunities.
401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching.
Profit sharing.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and health reimbursement account.
Life insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave.
Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities.