Industrial Equipment Technician

Clemens Food Group LLC•Hatfield Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Clemens Food Group is hiring an onsite Industrial Equipment Technician to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, electrical controls, and automation systems. The technician will diagnose the root causes of equipment failures, restore production safely, and help reduce unplanned downtime while improving equipment reliability and performance. The position covers industrial electrical and electronic systems, including AC/DC circuits, single- and three-phase motors, wiring, power distribution, drives, control circuits, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other automation components. The technician will use schematics, manuals, diagnostic tools, and electrical testing equipment to identify and repair faults, and may support configuration or programming changes under established procedures. The role also includes preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment installation and commissioning support, documentation of repairs and wiring changes, and collaboration with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to address recurring failures. Available schedules are Tuesday–Saturday: first shift, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM; second shift, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM; or third shift, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM.

Requirements

Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
Working knowledge of AC/DC circuits, single- and three-phase power, motor wiring, and electrical controls.
Experience diagnosing electrical issues involving motors, drives, sensors, switches, and control circuits.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
Experience using electrical testing equipment to diagnose faults safely and accurately.
Understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial electrical standards.
Technical education, apprenticeship training, military technical training, or relevant hands-on industrial experience.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with maintenance technicians, operators, and engineering teams.
Commitment to safe work practices and systematic troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

PLC and HMI programming or advanced troubleshooting experience.
Experience with VFDs, servo systems, and industrial motor controls.
Experience troubleshooting analog and digital control signals, including 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, and PNP/NPN sensors.
Industrial Ethernet communication and network troubleshooting experience.
Experience with machine safety circuits, safety PLCs, and protective devices.
Electrical installation experience involving conduit, control panels, and industrial equipment.
Experience with SAP or computerized maintenance management systems.
Experience in high-volume or automated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic problems on automated manufacturing equipment.
Work with AC/DC electrical systems, single- and three-phase motors, wiring, and power distribution.
Troubleshoot motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, power supplies, and motor control circuits.
Identify failed electrical components and select appropriate replacements based on equipment requirements.
Use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and diagnostic tools to isolate failures.
Perform electrical testing with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, and other approved equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using diagnostic tools, input/output status, alarms, and equipment operating sequences.
Diagnose issues involving HMIs, sensors, switches, encoders, solenoids, and other automation components.
Troubleshoot industrial control circuits, including 24 VDC, 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, and PNP/NPN sensing applications.
Identify communication issues between PLCs, HMIs, drives, remote I/O, and other automation devices.
Support PLC, HMI, and drive configuration or programming changes using established procedures.
Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on production equipment.
Install, wire, test, and replace motors, drives, electrical controls, and related components.
Troubleshoot machine safety systems, including emergency stops, interlocks, safety relays, and protective devices.
Assist with equipment installations, modifications, commissioning, and startups.
Document electrical repairs, wiring changes, and troubleshooting activities.
Partner with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to identify recurring failures and improve equipment reliability.
Respond to equipment issues and restore production operations safely.
Follow electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable industrial electrical standards.