Industrial Equipment Technician

The Clemens Food Group•Hatfield, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clemens Food Group is seeking an Industrial Equipment Technician to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, electrical controls, motors, drives, and automation systems. The role focuses on diagnosing the root causes of equipment failures, restoring operations safely, reducing unplanned downtime, and improving equipment reliability and production performance. Technicians perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repairs on automated manufacturing equipment; work with AC/DC systems, single- and three-phase motors, wiring, power distribution, drives, and motor control circuits; and use schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools to isolate faults. The position also involves troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, industrial control circuits, and communications between automation devices. Work includes preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment installation and commissioning support, documentation, and collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering teams. The position is onsite and offers three Tuesday–Saturday shift schedules: 1st shift, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM; 2nd shift, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM; or 3rd shift, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM. Employees are subject to pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Clemens Food Group provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 solve problems logically and systematically using schematics, testing equipment, and technical information.
Ability to take ownership of repairs, prioritize troubleshooting when production equipment is down, and communicate effectively with maintenance technicians, operators, and engineering teams.
Commitment to safety and willingness to continue learning about industrial electronics, automation, and equipment controls.

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 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 schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and diagnostic tools to isolate equipment failures.
Perform electrical testing with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, and other approved equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using diagnostic tools, I/O status, alarms, and operating sequences.
Diagnose issues involving HMIs, sensors, switches, encoders, solenoids, and other automation components.
Troubleshoot industrial control circuits and communication issues among 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.
Work with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to address recurring failures and improve equipment reliability.
Respond to equipment issues and help restore production operations safely.