Electrical-Mechanical Technician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview
Admiral Cable is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Electrical-Mechanical Technician to join our dynamic maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong foundation in both mechanical and electrical systems. This role is critical to ensuring the continuous operation of our state-of-the-art wire and cable manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent attendance, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.


Duties

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a wide range of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and efficiently repair complex issues involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• System Expertise: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair systems including Extruders, rod mills, multi-wire machines, bunchers, compounders, material conveying systems, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, chillers, and thermulators.
• Technical Diagrams: Read, interpret, and work from pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics and drawings.
• Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with other maintenance technicians, providing cross-functional support to solve integrated electro-mechanical problems.
• Installation & Fabrication: Perform mechanical installations, overhead installations, and building repairs. Utilize welding skills for fabrication and repair tasks.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including working at heights using ladders, boom lifts, and platforms, and working safely with voltages up to 480V.

Skills
Technical Skills - Mechanical:

• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting skills in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in welding and metal fabrication.
• Experience with compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, chillers, and material conveying systems.
• Ability to perform building repairs and overhead installations.
• Comfortable working at heights (ladders, boom lifts, platforms).

Technical Skills - Electrical:

• Solid knowledge of electrical controls, AC/DC drives, and stepper motors.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical circuits with voltages ranging from 24V to 480V.
• Experience with PLC and HMI systems (programming and troubleshooting a strong plus).
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical installations.
• Preferred Qualifications (A Plus):
• Previous experience in the wire and cable manufacturing industry.
• Direct experience with extruders, rod mills, bunchers, and compounders.
• Formal technical training or certification in an electro-mechanical field.

Shift Flexibility:

• Must be willing to work any available shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), including 10 or 12-hour shifts, both day and night.
• Critical Professional Attributes:
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent attendance and reliability, which is critical for team success.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a factory environment with exposure to noise and moving machinery.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Benefits Include:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Supportive, team-oriented work environment