Electro-Mechanical Technician

Great Northern • Jacksonville, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern is seeking a full-time Electromechanical Technician for their Jacksonville, FL plant. This role is responsible for mechanical repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of all production and facility equipment, as well as the installation of said equipment. Basic electrical experience is required. The position involves working in a collaborative, team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace, contributing to the production of sustainable and eco-friendly products.

Requirements

• Basic electrical experience is required.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors and drives, PLC, and instrumentation and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Performs predictive and preventative repairs of all equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Determines the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits for electrical apparatus for repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and the operation of automated and robotic systems.
• Adheres and actively participates in lock out/tag out practices and procedures. Keeps all documentation up to date of lock out/tag out and works with Safety Director to maintain safe practices.
• Assists Operations Manager, supervisors, and maintenance lead with the operation of the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Inspects and ensures that all operating machines and equipment conform to electrical and mechanical operational quality standards.
• Assists with the implementation of new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and the effect greater utilization of equipment, labor and materials.
• Requisitions tools, electrical test equipment and maintenance supplies required for plant operation.
• Keeps an up-to-date inventory and file of all machine parts and maintenance supplies.
• Confers with operations manager, production control manager, supervisors, and other appropriate personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines, equipment, and processes.
• Keeps maintenance area neat, clean and orderly; cleans up after completing maintenance work throughout the plant.
• Monitors building and exterior grounds to keep all areas clean and neat.
• Records and files complete machine histories relating to maintenance problems and cures, troubleshooting methods, services required, spare parts and parts vendors.
• Must be willing to pursue ongoing technical training to enhance capabilities and knowledge.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Knows, understands and follows all plant safety rules, general rules and procedures.
• Remains current on changes in policies, procedures and product information, attending authorized training programs and seminars.
• Be available for monthly safety meetings.
• Be available for on call and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive 401K with company match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• Paid vacation during your first year of employment
• 9 paid holidays/year
• Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Company provided life insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance
• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
• Health/fitness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed