Degreed Electromechanical Technician 1st shift

Ashley Furniture Industries•Arcadia, WI

About The Position

Electromechanical Technicians maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors, and automated machinery. They work with maintenance personnel and engineers to install and evaluate electromechanical systems that support the manufacturing process. The role diagnoses and repairs production equipment, performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems, responds to breakdowns, documents work, and helps ensure safety and coordination with production teams.

Requirements

Technical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field; an associate degree is preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and ability to work safely on 480V three-phase power systems.
Hands-on mechanical experience servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power transmission equipment, and industrial machinery.
PLC experience, including ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot programmable controllers such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
Proficiency interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification.
VFD programming and troubleshooting experience.
Welding and fabrication skills for equipment repairs and modifications.
Experience with industrial robots and automated systems.
CMMS experience using maintenance management software for work order tracking.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment, including conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems.
Troubleshoot complex systems using electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment to identify root causes and implement solutions.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and component replacement.
Work with electrical systems from 120V to 480V, including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels.
Service hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and building automation systems.
Respond to emergency breakdowns efficiently to minimize production downtime and restore equipment to operational status.
Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history in a CMMS.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards during maintenance activities.
Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance during planned downtime and communicate equipment status to supervisors and management.