Electro Mechanical Technician - Rotating 12hr Shifts

GELITA NORTH AMERICA MASTER GROUP•Sergeant Bluff, IA

About The Position

The Electro Mechanical Technician performs general mechanical and electrical maintenance, including pump and gearbox repairs, welding and mechanical fabrication, pipefitting and plumbing, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, PLC installation and programming, wiring installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, vehicle repair, lubrication, and other general equipment repairs. The technician supports the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 management systems and the applicable Quality, Environmental, and Food Safety Policy. The role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and certifying or calibrating production equipment; troubleshooting electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls; and planning and installing electrical systems throughout the facility. The technician works safely and effectively with a team, maintains job-related certifications and work documentation, participates in training and operational excellence initiatives, and may work extended hours to meet personnel and production needs. The schedule is a 12-hour rotating shift, four days on and four days off.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least three years of maintenance experience and two years of electrician experience.
Ability to perform complex installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance-improvement tasks.
Effective working knowledge of mechanical systems, including power transmissions, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, brakes, clutches, gears, pulleys, drives, and valves.
Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrical measurement and control systems and components, including PLCs.
Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and testing of control devices.
Familiarity with National Electrical Code requirements.
Ability to read drawings and make small work sketches.
Knowledge of pumps and vehicle repair.
Ability to perform oxy-acetylene, arc, and heliarc welding.
Ability to perform electrical tasks including troubleshooting MCCs, electric motors, PLCs, and instrumentation.
Must demonstrate the required abilities and pass the maintenance and electrical tests.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment as required for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or trade school training, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Perform general mechanical and electrical maintenance, including pump and gearbox repairs, welding, mechanical fabrication, pipefitting, plumbing, instrumentation work, vehicle repair, lubrication, and general equipment repairs.
Support the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 management systems and applicable Quality, Environmental, and Food Safety Policy.
Work safely and effectively in a team environment.
Assist in identifying and maintaining an effective spare parts program.
Maintain, repair, and certify or calibrate production equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical and electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls.
Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste, allow future maintenance access, and avoid unsafe or unreliable wiring.
Install 480V, 220V, 110V, and 24V electrical systems throughout the facility.
Plan the layout, install, and repair wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed.
Assist with verifying equipment dimensions and alignment using instruments such as micrometers, height gages, and gage blocks.
Participate in continuing education and training programs focused on personal, team, and operational improvement.
Maintain certifications associated with the job classification.
Complete work-task documentation required by procedures and management.
Work extended hours as needed to support personnel and production requirements.
Assist engineers and project leaders as directed.
Carry out other assigned jobs and duties.
Participate in company GOBEST and Operational Excellence initiatives.