Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Title:

Electro-Mechanical Technician
Salary Status: DOE
FLSA:

Employment Type:

Exempt

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Electro Mechanical Technician oversees the facility, manufacturing equipment, machine processes and related tooling. This includes assisting in the scheduling of all repairs/projects, and collaborating with the site manager to improve operational efficiency of the facility. Drives activities that result in the repair/maintenance, upgrade, installation of plant machinery, which includes manufacturing equipment, facility maintenance, machine process controls, and the related tooling. Executes a variety of technical tasks related to the facility, manufacturing equipment maintenance, machine process, its related tooling, and provides general and/or technical assistance to the Blow Molding Technicians.

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and all related matters while using the company resources in line with the Health and Safety policies.
• Lead, coordinate the Technician’s work assignments, documentation requirements, and downtime reporting in Guidewheel with the Plant Site Leader and the Operations Lead.
• Assist in the improvement of the facility safety procedures and adherence to OSHA standards.
• In conjunction with the Site Manager, schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and support equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Evaluate maintenance work orders to determine priorities and assignments using internal or external resources based on technical expertise and availability.
• Consult with senior technical management to resolve maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve machine and equipment conditions.
• Assist in developing a preventive maintenance program with internal or external staff to ensure optimum equipment uptime.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Research alternative suppliers and methods of technology to perform maintenance work combining cost and quality.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and determine causes and solutions to the Site Manager and Senior Technical Managers for the related equipment.
• Participate with the Site Manager in discussing and reviewing capital expenditure needs and recommend plans to leadership in planning future expenditures.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for projects.
• Assist in training staff, ensuring that best practices are used on all shifts and by all technicians in how they changeover, set up a blow molder, and the related downstream equipment.
• Assist the Site Manager and assign and manage standard facilities duties in landscaping, office, janitorial, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing, and security using internal and external resources.
• Inspect building and equipment for repair and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare reports for management review.
• May be required to travel throughout the company network to assist other locations in training or work assignments as requested.
• Weekend and evening work required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Technical or vocational degree/certificate and 10+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical principles including electrical theory and practice, hydraulic theory and practice, and pneumatic theory and practice with knowledge of OSHA 70E NFPA standards.
• Basic to advanced troubleshooting of mechanically operated machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and ancillary equipment.

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance program.
• 401K plan, employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Basic life insurance (25K).

We are an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.