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

Andersen Corporation•Cottage Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Andersen is seeking an Electro/Mechanical Technician to enhance production equipment through advanced troubleshooting and repair. The technician applies knowledge of electrical safety and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 79), along with PLCs, drives, servos, HMIs, CNC systems, and MES integration. The role also involves mentoring other technicians and supporting continuous improvement. The technician maintains and repairs production equipment and related systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, machine implementation, fabrication, parts management, and support for production and TPM objectives. The role works with management to schedule requested work and may independently support production lines. This position requires work in production and maintenance environments, including outdoor work, work at heights, confined spaces, and proximity to energized circuits and hot equipment. The technician may handle chemicals and hazardous waste and must use appropriate PPE. Some lifting and other physical tasks are required; equipment is provided to move or manipulate heavy components.

Requirements

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve PLC and electromechanical problems with manufacturing equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
Ability to troubleshoot under pressure on 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 and data-interpretation skills.
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 use of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment associated with the position.
Knowledge of safety practices, including lockout/tagout and proper PPE use.
Two-year degree or equivalent.
Five years of experience in related fields.
Ability to work alone 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, drive units, industrial hydraulics and pneumatics, plumbing architectures, PLCs and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, sensors and switches, motor controls, servo controllers, and safety circuits.
Use PC-based touch-screen controls and machine-operation software to upgrade, troubleshoot, and operate equipment, including G-code and M-code programming.
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 work as needed.
Complete and document scheduled preventive-maintenance tasks.
Contact vendors, order parts, and maintain inventory of replacement parts.
Implement machines, including rigging and leveling; connecting facilities such as air, hydraulics, and dust collection; addressing safety; and testing and modifying equipment for production.
Design, fabricate, and install fixturing, guarding, and machine parts, including work involving layout, sheet metal, welding, machine-shop work, carpentry, and painting.
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 contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

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/Master 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.
Electrical hours on the job toward licensure.