Electro-Mechanical Technician

Schedule

• 10hr Shift Tuesday-Friday (6a-4:30p)
• Holidays as required
• On-call availability (rotating schedule)
• Overtime and weekend availability

Sugaright LLC. is a recognized leader in sugar trading, distribution, and refining, with a reputation for excellence in the industry. As part of a well-established manufacturing organization, we offer extensive growth and career advancement opportunities.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex automated manufacturing equipment and systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic expertise, with a focus on minimizing production downtime, maintaining a safe working environment, and upholding workplace organization standards.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on production machinery, including PLCs, motors, VFDs, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance (PM) inspections and servicing to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
• Analyze electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to locate and resolve system issues.
• Install, align, and calibrate new electromechanical components, sensors, actuators, and production machinery.
• Adhere strictly to all occupational safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E, OSHA) as well as food safety and quality regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP guidelines, to prevent product contamination.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized shop and production floor environment by practicing and promoting 5S methodologies (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Document all maintenance actions, parts used, and repairs in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Work closely with production teams to optimize equipment performance.

• 3+ years of experience working as a maintenance or electro‑mechanical technician in an automated manufacturing or industrial environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical school training, a completed apprenticeship, or military technical experience is highly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with AC/DC circuits, control panels, wiring, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and three‑phase power systems (up to 480V).
• Solid understanding of mechanical power transmission, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and fluid power systems (pneumatics and hydraulics).
• Knowledge of PLC hardware and software (specifically Allen‑Bradley) is preferred.
• Familiarity with 5S principles and lean manufacturing practices is highly desirable.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in dusty, wet, hot, or cold environments for extended periods; requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping, and climbing; requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard; requires a normal range of hearing and vision (including the ability to distinguish colors) and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Ability to thrive in a challenging manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance