Electro-Mechanical Technician 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Electro-Mechanical Technician is part of the maintenance team responsible for keeping production machinery, production lines, facilities, industrial refrigeration equipment, and electrical control systems running reliably. The role supports reliability and maintenance of equipment and processes used to produce sausage products and applies Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) concepts to improve equipment performance. The technician also works with engineering and production teams on equipment upgrades and business improvements. The position is based at the Watertown facility and pays $33.07–$45.34 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift premium. The schedule is 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as production demands. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
Requirements
- Industrial maintenance experience is required.
- Basic electrical experience or understanding is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must be highly motivated and have high expectations.
- Must be proficient in English based on business necessity.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
- Must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and hand grip up to 65 pounds and pull up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to walk and/or stand throughout the shift and bend and/or reach throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ammonia refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and steam generation (boiler).
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques to improve the performance of production equipment.
- Perform maintenance on utility equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on production and utility equipment, and apply root cause analysis (RCA) techniques to prevent recurring problems.
- Work on machining, fabrication, capital, and vendor-supported projects.
- Gather technical equipment information to develop preventive maintenance information for SAP.
- Assist with new equipment installations and equipment relocations.
- Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA, and USDA standards.
- Participate in teams implementing improvements to equipment uptime through machine modifications, layout adjustments, and general maintenance.
- Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
- Maintain and monitor the inventory system for plant and utility equipment.
- Keep utility areas neat and orderly.
- Perform responsibilities safely and efficiently.
Benefits
- Potential for a monthly bonus.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Fertility and adoption assistance.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Paid parental time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
