Electromechanical Technician

ITW•Fort Worth, TX

11h

About The Position

The Electromechanical Technician performs maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment, the physical structure of the plant, and building electrical and plumbing systems. The role also performs electrical maintenance and repairs on production equipment and commercial building systems, and may assist with construction, remodeling, welding, fabrication, and other general maintenance duties. The technician reads and follows schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and specifications to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Duties include inspecting, dismantling, repairing, replacing, adjusting, lubricating, and testing machinery and components; maintaining tools and parts; documenting repairs, calibrations, and tests; and working with operators and maintenance colleagues to identify equipment problems. The role may also involve plumbing repairs, building repairs, spill response, ground watch, and training other maintenance employees. The position follows company safety and quality requirements, including maintaining 5S standards and inspecting work to ensure it meets or exceeds company quality standards. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime when required, including frequent Saturdays. The work environment can be noisy, has limited climate control, and may involve outdoor work in hot or cold conditions, rain, wind, hazardous chemicals, and elevated heights. The job requires substantial physical activity and use of designated personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
At least 3 years of experience in general mechanical maintenance of production machinery, including reading blueprints and wire diagrams, working with pneumatics and hydraulics, welding, root-cause analysis, and requesting machine parts.
Minimum knowledge of electrical wiring repair and installation, AC/DC controls, blueprints, schematic diagrams, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
A technical degree and/or license related to electrical, mechanical, or HVAC/refrigeration is preferred; alternatively, 40 hours of documented electrical training. License numbers and/or documentation must be provided before hire.
Ability to meet minimum training requirements within the first 6–12 months of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain Traulsen/OSHA certifications for powered equipment within the first 90 days, including equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial booms, stock chasers, and floor scrubbers.
Ability to operate aerial lift equipment and obtain and maintain certifications for power equipment.
Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and repair or installation instructions.
Ability to use small hand tools, power tools, scissor lifts, and material-handling equipment.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability.
Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers; ability to read and follow written English instructions, complete PMs and work orders in Maintenance CMMS software, write some English responses, and communicate by email.
Ability to understand online safety and cybersecurity courses presented in English and demonstrate understanding through multiple-choice exams.
Ability to attend work regularly and report promptly as scheduled, while handling schedule changes productively.
Ability to sit on a forklift, stand, walk, squat, climb, or crawl for a combined 8–10 hours per day on a concrete surface.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing more than 35 pounds with assistance, and push and pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work around hazardous chemicals, at elevated heights, and in varying temperatures and noisy conditions.
Ability to perform bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting, and rotational movements; carry tools and equipment; and handle hand and power tools.
Corrected vision and hearing, mental alertness to identify and address hazards, and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

A technical degree and/or license related to electrical, mechanical, or HVAC/refrigeration.
Bilingual English-Spanish communication ability.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules and policies and maintain 5S standards in workstations, toolboxes, work areas, and parts storage.
Read and follow schematics, diagrams, sketches, manuals, blueprints, and manufacturer specifications to maintain and repair machinery and equipment.
Observe equipment in operation, identify the causes of problems, and perform root-cause analysis.
Dismantle and repair machinery; replace defective parts and motors; adjust feed mechanisms; and repair or replace machine belts.
Clean, lubricate, and remove dirt, grease, and waste from machine parts and equipment, and paint equipment to prevent corrosion.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems and electrical or electronic components of industrial machinery and buildings.
Diagnose and repair control circuits, motors, lighting fixtures, HVAC systems, wiring, cables, fuses, relays, switches, circuit boards, and other electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment to specifications and maintain records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Communicate with equipment operators and maintenance employees to identify and diagnose machinery problems.
Maintain tools and equipment and keep supplies and parts organized.
Perform or assist with wiring, conduit, pipe, plumbing, welding, fabrication, construction, remodeling, and building repairs as needed.
Inspect products and processes while working to ensure that work meets or exceeds company quality standards.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and may provide ground watch, assist with spill response, or train other maintenance employees.
Perform additional tasks assigned by management or required by the situation.