Electromechanical Maintenance Technician

Edgewater Technical Associates • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Maintenance Technician performs facility PLC work on manufacturing equipment, including installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair. The role proactively maintains plant electrical systems, equipment electronics, motors, drives, and other power transmission systems, and performs mechanical and electrical tasks as assigned.

This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with noise from large machinery and temperatures that may be affected by outside weather conditions. Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times; steel-toed shoes and long pants are required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent training, such as Fundamentals of PLCs, Programming Controllers, or Troubleshooting and Repair of PLCs.
• Three or more years of practical electronics experience.
• Strong hands-on experience independently troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs and interpreting ladder logic.
• Experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to diagnose and respond to equipment breakdowns with minimal supervision.
• Electrical and mechanical background; three-phase, 480V power experience is required.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean principles.
• Ability to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Wear required ear and eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and long pants.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with blending and extrusion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing plant electrical and electronic diagnostics, repairs, and installations consistent with plant electricians.
• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, interpret ladder logic, and modify programs as needed.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns, identify faults, and restore equipment operation.
• Modify advanced Allen-Bradley PLC logic programs and troubleshoot and repair PLC circuits.
• Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interfaces.
• Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation.
• Troubleshoot, program, and specify motor drives.
• Maintain and service plant switchgear.
• Maintain a running log of barrel and screw inventory, changes, history, and throughput.
• Determine when a job is beyond existing skills or requires additional support.
• Perform required mechanical and electrical duties and other assigned duties.
• Comply with company policies for software updating, filing, and archiving PLC/PC applications.
• Follow established safety rules and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1
• Multiple individual and family benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree