Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Tru Roots Company has been rooted in the Havre de Grace community for over 40 years. The average employee tenure is seven years. Located conveniently off Pulaski Highway, Tru Roots offers an excellent safety culture and strong focus on sustainable practices, including waste reduction, water conservation, renewable electricity, and a Zero Waste to landfill facility.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Starting pay range: $32.50 to $35.00/hour, with pay for skill program and quarterly bonus eligibility

• Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring, and testing instruments.
• Perform basic electrical duties (replace motors, switches, photo eyes, sensors, etc.).
• Perform basic troubleshooting inside electrical panels (trained in arc flash).
• Visually inspect equipment, identify defects, and repair defects.
• Set up and safely operate drill press, grinder, mill, lathe, and other shop tools.
• Support teams in daily operations, changeovers, start-ups, troubleshooting, completing work orders (MAFs), and eliminating defects.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair production & utilities equipment.
• Perform welding repairs and fabrication on parts using various processes and shop equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, or rebuild machine components such as gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, and various pumps used in the production process.
• Perform startup, shutdown, blowdown, troubleshooting, general maintenance, and chemical checks on boilers, compressors, and refrigeration systems.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience with repair and maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Previous food or beverage processing or manufacturing experience a plus.
• Electrical and PLC controls troubleshooting a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic math skills such as measuring materials, equipment settings/adjustments, and set up.
• Ability to read drawings and diagrams.
• Welding and metal fabrication skills strongly preferred.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold from 0 to 100 degrees, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.

Tru Roots is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

In compliance with federal and state employment laws, Tru Roots prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on these protective characteristics. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond compliance with the law. It is integral to our culture and central to our success as an organization.