Automation​/Electromechanical Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

This position uses knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to install, maintain, and repair electromechanical equipment. Duties include use of technical manuals, blueprints, and/or schematics to troubleshoot, correct and/or improve pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Adjust and maintain equipment processing parameters within outlined OEM specifications.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, replace, calibrate, and install components of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Minimum requirements:

• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to understand complex diagrams and schematics.

Preferred skills and experiences:

• Associates degree in electromechanical technology or similar area.
• Demonstrated understanding of intermediate to advanced repair and maintenance techniques, practices, and standard mechanical functions.
• Basic understanding of industrial network communications.
• Basic machine preventative maintenance skills: lubricate, align, adjust, and clean mechanical equipment and perform other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations, follow blueprints, guidelines and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.
• Ability to operate standard and powered hand tools, precision measuring devices and gauges, material handling equipment, and personal computer.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures to start up and shut down processing equipment.
• Ability to understand and assist in diagnoses problems of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical nature.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment with little direction or management.
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams to achieve objectives.
• Possess professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical work instructions.
• Ability to problem solve using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) concepts.
• Complete understanding of safe work practices, policies, and ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others and compliance with all safety and OSHA regulations.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.