Electro Mechanical Technician

Electro Mechanical Technician

The Electro Mechanical Technician will support highly automated manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and commissioning PLC-controlled equipment, industrial control systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliable plant operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to capital projects within a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLC systems, including Control Logix, Compact Logix, Factory Talk, and RS Linx platforms.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment, process control systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and HMI/SCADA applications to ensure reliable and efficient production.
• Install, commission, calibrate, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, transmitters, flow meters, control valves, and other control system components.
• Support equipment startups, process improvements, system upgrades, and capital projects across the manufacturing facility.
• Perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting on production equipment and industrial control systems to resolve complex issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and improve industrial automation and manufacturing automation systems to optimize production performance and reliability.
• Apply electrical and controls troubleshooting techniques to diagnose issues with power distribution, industrial electrical systems, and controls maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement efforts and implement automation-related enhancements.
• Utilize HMI and SCADA systems to monitor, adjust, and optimize process controls and production equipment.
• Contribute technical expertise to commissioning activities and equipment installations associated with new projects and upgrades.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 years of industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience, including ladder logic and related programming methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Control Logix and Compact Logix.
• Proven ability to support automated production equipment and process control systems in a production environment.
• Solid knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls, including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, and control valves.
• Proficiency with HMI and SCADA applications used in industrial automation and process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to perform controls troubleshooting and controls maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working with variable frequency drives (VFDs) in an industrial setting.
• Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing automation, and industrial maintenance.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting on control systems and production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA and HMI systems, including Wonderware platforms.
• Experience with commissioning activities, capital projects, and equipment installation in an industrial facility.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and production settings.
• Comfort working with highly automated manufacturing systems and advanced process controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in tackling complex controls and automation challenges.

Work Environment

This role is based in a highly automated manufacturing facility that utilizes PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, instrumentation, VFDs, and advanced process controls to support production operations. There are two Electro Mechanical Technician openings: one on a day shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and one on a swing shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Overtime is expected during peak production periods to support critical plant operations and project work.

The environment emphasizes employee-friendly, forward-thinking practices, a strong culture, and internal programs that support professional growth, exposure to capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be…