Electro/Mechanical Technician III - 1st Shift - Dubuque, IA

Andersen Corporation • Dubuque, IA

21d • $35 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Andersen Corporation is hiring a multi-skilled Electro/Mechanical Technician III to provide focused competency maintenance support. The role is a highly developed troubleshooting electrical technician position that supports production equipment and advanced electrical and mechanical systems in a TPM and continuous improvement environment. The technician promotes electrical safety, applies electrical codes where applicable, and supports customer service, quality, cost, and productivity goals.

The technician troubleshoots systems and equipment such as PLCs, drives, servos, HMIs, CNC machinery, internal networks, and MES integrations. Work includes diagnosing PLC and HMI programs, maintaining motor controllers and switchgear, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical components, and operating and maintaining machining equipment. The technician also assists other maintenance team members and provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to other technicians and apprentice electricians.

The position requires following safety rules and procedures, understanding lockout/tagout (LOTO), and using appropriate personal protective equipment. Work may involve outside areas, elevated work, confined spaces, energized electrical circuits, hazardous waste, chemicals, and hot equipment or materials. Some heavy lifting is required, with equipment provided to move or manipulate heavy components.

The listed pay range is $35.25–$43.55. Andersen describes its Total Rewards Package as including benefits that may vary by position or location.

Requirements

• Understand the hazards associated with electrical components and working on them.
• Troubleshoot and solve basic- to intermediate-complexity issues in electrical and mechanical systems such as PLCs, drives, servos, HMIs, and CNC equipment.
• Have advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, reasoning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Understand basic electrical circuits and safety requirements.
• Understand the basic function of PLCs, drives, and controls.
• Operate a volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) and non-contact voltage testers to test for energized electrical circuits.
• Have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent past work experience.
• Complete continued technical training each year.
• Have excellent communication, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Work effectively in a team environment and self-direct activities.
• Understand and follow safety procedures, including LOTO.

Nice To Haves

• Current State Board of Electricity Journeyman or Master license.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Experience following and enforcing the National Electrical Code (NFPA 79).
• Experience mentoring apprentice (unlicensed) electricians.
• Experience troubleshooting internal networks and MES equipment integration.
• Competency in electrical building wiring installed to NFPA 70 electrical code.
• Competency with switching functions, components, and operating principles of 13.8 KVA high-voltage switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused electrical and multi-skilled maintenance support for operations equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in advanced electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, drives, servos, HMIs, and CNC equipment.
• Diagnose PLC and HMI programs, including loading, modifying, and creating programs.
• Troubleshoot internal networks and MES equipment integration.
• Apply the National Electrical Code (NFPA 79) to electrical installations and support electrical safety programs.
• Mentor apprentice electricians and provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to other technicians.
• Understand low-voltage circuit breaker functions and trip curves, circuit interruption principles, switchgear components, and preventive maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and clean motor-controller components and MCCs.
• Work with high-voltage switchgear, including its switching functions, components, and operating principles.
• Troubleshoot mechanical components such as compressors, motors, pumps, and bearings.
• Perform shaft alignment using different methods and tools, and handle gaskets, packing, and mechanical seals.
• Operate and maintain CNC machining equipment, manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Use hand and power tools to replace components, recalibrate machinery, and resolve equipment issues.
• Read pneumatic system diagrams and measure equipment vibration.
• Test equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist maintenance team members with troubleshooting and maintaining operations equipment.
• Manage maintenance activities to maximize corporate assets and support customer service, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Follow safety rules and procedures, understand LOTO, wear proper PPE, and promote a safety culture.
• Continue developing maintenance skills and demonstrate respectful workplace behavior and strong customer service.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave.
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree