Electro-Mechanical Technician

Surge Staffing•Forest Park, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to support a high-speed manufacturing and production environment. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving complex production equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has a strong combination of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, with hands-on knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, motors, HMIs, controls, pneumatics, instrumentation, and industrial automation. This is a hands-on maintenance position for someone who can independently diagnose equipment problems, respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and work effectively with production and maintenance teams. 3rd Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Experience maintaining manufacturing or industrial production equipment
Experience with PLCs and industrial controls
Experience troubleshooting 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation
Knowledge of pneumatic systems and industrial instrumentation
Ability to use electrical testing equipment
Basic computer and maintenance documentation skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to safely lift and manipulate equipment and components
Willingness to work nights and a Monday–Saturday schedule as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical education is a plus
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems preferred
Experience with VFDs, motors, HMIs, servo drives, and automation equipment
Industrial maintenance
Electro-mechanical maintenance
Manufacturing equipment
High-speed packaging equipment
Allen-Bradley PLCs
PLC troubleshooting and programming
VFDs
Servo drives
HMIs
480V electrical systems
Motor controls and starters
Pneumatic control systems
Process control instrumentation
Electrical panels and control systems
Welding
Plumbing
Preventive maintenance
Industrial automation
Mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable troubleshooting equipment under pressure
Ability to identify the cause of equipment failures, determine the appropriate repair, and complete the work safely and efficiently
Strong communication skills
Industrial maintenance apprenticeship or technical training is a plus
Hands-on experience with industrial electrical and mechanical systems is highly valued

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control-system issues
Diagnose equipment breakdowns and make timely repairs to minimize production downtime
Troubleshoot and modify PLC programming as needed
Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems and related controls
Work with VFDs, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and industrial automation equipment
Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase electrical systems, including 480V circuits
Work with motor starters, motor controls, power distribution, and electrical wiring
Install and repair electrical panels, motors, control equipment, power circuits, and lighting
Troubleshoot pneumatic control systems and process-control instrumentation
Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals
Perform inspections and identify worn, damaged, or failing components
Replace and install mechanical and electrical components
Lubricate and service machinery and moving components
Perform calibration of microprocessor-based control equipment and instrumentation
Use diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, meggers, amprobes, and other testing equipment
Document maintenance work, repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions
Maintain organized maintenance shops, electrical rooms, PLC rooms, tools, and parts inventories
Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with production and management
Work with outside equipment and service vendors when technical assistance is needed
Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities require
Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements
Assist with special maintenance and improvement projects
Support production operations when needed, including training or assisting machine operators
Follow all applicable safety procedures, OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, GMP requirements, and company policies