Electro-Mechanical Technician

CSC Sugar Refining Services LLC•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex automated manufacturing equipment and systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic expertise, with a focus on minimizing production downtime, maintaining a safe working environment, and upholding workplace organization standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working as a maintenance or electro-mechanical technician in an automated manufacturing or industrial environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with AC/DC circuits, control panels, wiring, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and three-phase power systems (up to 480V).
Solid understanding of mechanical power transmission, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and fluid power systems (pneumatics and hydraulics).
Troubleshooting knowledge of PLC hardware and software (specifically Allen-Bradley) is preferred.
Ability to work in dusty, wet, hot, or cold environments for extended periods
Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping, and climbing
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard
Requires a normal range of hearing and vision (including the ability to distinguish colors) to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reporting.
Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds
High School diploma or equivalent, and more than three years experience with maintenance of production machinery, electricity and pumps.
Ability to work in dusty, wet, hot or cold environments for extensive periods of time
Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and laboratory equipment
Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
High school or equivalent (Required)
Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

Technical school training, a completed apprenticeship, or military technical experience is highly preferred.
Familiarity with 5S principles and lean manufacturing practices is highly desirable.
Ability to thrive in a challenging manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on production machinery, including PLCs, motors, VFDs, conveyors, and automated systems.
Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance (PM) inspections and servicing to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
Analyze electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to locate and resolve system issues.
Install, align, and calibrate new electromechanical components, sensors, actuators, and production machinery.
Adhere strictly to all occupational safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E, OSHA) as well as food safety and quality regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP guidelines, to prevent product contamination.
Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized shop and production floor environment by practicing and promoting 5S methodologies (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
Document all maintenance actions, parts used, and repairs in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Work closely with production teams to optimize equipment performance.