Electromechanical Technician

SUMMARY

Responsible for all electrical diagnosis and repair on given shift to include the maintenance, service, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming using ladder logic and troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuits to the component level. Ability to make repairs to systems, read drawings and schematics, utilize a variety of test equipment and work with low voltages.

Must have the ability to work self-guided and be able to prioritize jobs. Position requires good communication skills to adequately relay the state of equipment and estimated repair time to others.

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Experience in Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Square D PLC logic programming.
• Electrical circuit troubleshooting skills.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, sketches and schematics.
• Familiar with related test equipment and three phase 480V circuits.
• Experience with 480V and below.
• Dedicated, hard-working self-starter.
• Experience in the repair, installation and troubleshooting of commercial industry machinery, robotics, plumbing, and/or physical building structure is desired.
• Ability to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and any other PPE required for the position.
• Work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment; perform available work as required by the supervisor.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed and to take on additional assignments as requested by management.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Weekly on-call 6 times a year max.

• Formal technical training in electronics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the craft. Robotics background preferred. Associates degree in electronic field or Journeyman’s card preferred.
• Position requires a valid Kansas Class C driver’s license.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.