Electromechanical Technician

Smith & Wesson Brands•Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electromechanical Technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support throughout Manufacturing. The role conducts, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components, applying relevant principles to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operation. Work includes production, tooling support, plant maintenance, and machine maintenance, as well as contributing to a Participative Work Team’s goals and operations. The listed pay range is $29.61–$37.02. The technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, rebuilds, and repairs equipment; performs preventive maintenance; maintains required performance and maintenance records; and assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. The role also installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements, advises operators and line mechanics on safe operating procedures, and reports potential problems and hazards to appropriate personnel. Technicians may assist with training other maintenance or technical employees and perform other duties required by business needs and team operations. The position requires 5–7 years of proven experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields, with high proficiency; experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; and a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and diagnostic instruments. High school or GED is preferred. Broad trades training acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent extensive on-the-job training and experience is required, along with required licenses. Computer operation experience or PLC programming experience is necessary. The technician must be able to work a 12-hour shift and overtime as required, provide own tools if required, obtain a fork truck license, and complete boom lift training. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variation, moving machinery, confined quarters, vibration, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, and industrial lighting. Personal protective equipment, including vision, hearing, and footwear protection, may be required. Physical activities include continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching; occasional kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, and fine and gross upper-body movement; and climbing in overhead structures and working beneath machines or in close quarters. Maximum lifting is up to 30 pounds, with assisted lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

5–7 years of proven experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields, with the ability to demonstrate high proficiency.
Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment, including use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
Ability to work well with personnel at all levels, independently and in a team, and communicate with line operators to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as required.
Computer experience/operation or PLC programming experience is necessary.
High degree of precision when working with minimum tolerances.
Ability to climb in overhead structures and work beneath machines and in close quarters while performing analysis and repairs.
Must be highly safety conscious; exposed to high-voltage electricity and must have completed arc flash training.
High school diploma/GED preferred.
Broad trades training and knowledge of related methods and procedures acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent extensive on-the-job training and experience.
Must possess required licenses.
Must be able to read, write, and interpret English.
Must successfully complete technical, administrative, and interpersonal training programs to satisfy Participative Work Team objectives and become a multi-skilled team member.
Must obtain a fork truck license and complete boom lift training.
Physical ability to perform continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching; occasional kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, and fine and gross upper-body movements.
Maximum lift of up to 30 pounds, with assisted lifting; occasional lifting of 0 to 30 pounds.
Must apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks.
Must use required personal protective equipment for applicable tasks.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform complex electrical and mechanical service work in production, tooling support, plant maintenance, and machine maintenance.
Participate in team duties and goals, including communication, budgeting, scheduling, evaluation, analysis, problem solving, and decision making related to team operations and quality output.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
Plan and perform work using knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories, principles, specifications, electrical codes, material properties, and electronic equipment operation and application.
Install, start up, and shut down equipment according to company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
Advise operators and line mechanics about equipment operating procedures and safe work requirements.
Inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical or mechanical problems and associated hazards.
Maintain required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance as directed.
Assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
Diagnose, rebuild, and repair equipment, and operate equipment for diagnostic purposes.
Assist with and train other maintenance and technical employees.
Complete company-mandated training and participate in company initiatives and Participative Work Team training programs.
Obtain a fork truck license and complete boom lift training.
Provide own tools if required.
Perform other duties and meet additional requirements as needed for successful team operations.