Electromechanical Technician I

Charter Manufacturing•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electromechanical systems in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, specifications, company policies, and procedures. The role helps minimize plant downtime and supports safe, reliable production and facility operations. It also assists higher-level technicians, contributes to the technician training program, and maintains required records and inventory in the CMMS.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; GED Works program eligible.
Basic mechanical and maintenance aptitude.
Ability to use basic math skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow operating and maintenance instructions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with other employees.
Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, below-waist-level work, balancing, carrying, reaching, fine motor skills, forceful motion, and lifting up to 60 lbs.; minimal foot use, climbing, pushing or pulling, and lifting over 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Basic Allen Bradley PLC/Drive commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
Basic Siemens PLC/Drive commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
Basic AC/DC motor maintenance experience.
Basic HVAC certification or maintenance experience.
Basic hydraulic/pneumatic commissioning and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting electromechanical issues.
Assist with modifying and adjusting process equipment and instruments.
Assist with regular and preventive maintenance of installed electromechanical equipment.
Assist higher-level technicians with job tasks and equipment repairs.
Align and fit assemblies to ensure proper alignment and function.
Perform daily inspections to identify startup problems.
Verify that part dimensions meet provided specifications.
Repair and calibrate pneumatic assemblies to meet job specifications.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
Diagnose issues with control systems and use appropriate tactics to resolve them.
Maintain knowledge of drawings, blueprints, schematics, and inspection manuals.
Fabricate replacement parts when unavailable parts must be covered until they can be procured from a vendor.
Maintain parts and equipment inventory by checking items in and out of the CMMS.
Assist with executing and improving the electromechanical technician training program.
Keep production-line control systems operating according to procedures and minimize production downtime.
Service non-essential plant electrical or mechanical systems as needed without interfering with essential production systems.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot facility HVAC systems.
Update wiring on obsolete systems and wire new systems, equipment, machines, and apparatus.
Ensure electromechanical systems, equipment, machines, and apparatus are safe to operate.
Assist with setups to achieve high quality and productivity.
Complete and maintain required paperwork, records, and documentation in the CMMS.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
Balance multiple tasks throughout the shift.