Electro-Mechanical Technician (1st shift)

American Hydro•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Hydro is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician for their York, PA facility. This role involves performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and preventative measures on facility machines and equipment to reduce risks and ensure safety. The technician will analyze and correct mechanical and operational problems, test equipment, and maintain production quality. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reporting findings, and taking corrective action for malfunctions. The role may also involve upgrade work, building and grounds maintenance, and installation of new equipment. The technician will maintain production equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, and basic electrical systems, and diagnose/repair faults in machinery and electrical systems using schematics and testing tools.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
Ability to adhere to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
Knowledge in electrical systems.
Organization skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to care, maintain, and safely operate equipment.
Problem solving skills.
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform regular routine maintenance such as inspections and services on all facility machines and equipment.
Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling when necessary.
Apply preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of potential problems.
Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plan for and take corrective action.
Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
Test equipment to check reliable, safe operations.
Verify equipment operation after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime.
Make preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, report findings to supervisor and take appropriate action.
Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes and, where possible, take corrective action.
Notify maintenance department supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality/safety problems or supplies needed.
Instruct and direct any maintenance trainees assigned.
May do paint and other types of upgrade work.
May work on building, grounds, office maintenance, roof repair, plumbing, etc.
New office/plant equipment installation/commissioning.
Completion of any other assigned duties.
Set up, adjust, and maintain assigned production equipment and machine tools.
Maintain the quality of the company’s production equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, and basic electrical equipment.
Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery and equipment.
Repair and maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
Set up and operate metalworking machinery and tools, such as lathe, drill press, and grinder to make and repair parts.
Wire control panels, motors, sensors, and power systems according to schematics and technical drawings.
Diagnose and repair faults in electrical circuits, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and PLC-controlled systems.
Quickly identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues using testing tools and schematics.

Benefits

health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

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