Electromechanical Technician

Pay Range: $38–$43.94 per hour Shift Differential: Additional 10% for night shift

2 Shifts Available:

• Days: Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM (8‑hour shifts) OR

• Nights: Rotating schedule — 36 hours one week, 40 hours the next (12‑hour shifts)

About the Role

This position supports a manufacturing facility by performing advanced PLC programming, troubleshooting, and repair, along with broad electrical and mechanical maintenance responsibilities. The technician proactively maintains plant electrical systems, motors, drives, and power‑transmission equipment while supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• PLC Programming — Write advanced Allen‑Bradley PLC logic programs.

• PLC Troubleshooting — Diagnose and repair PLC circuits and related control systems.

• Control System Design — Design and assemble control circuits and control cabinets with user interfaces.

• Automation Improvements — Analyze existing machinery for potential PLC automation upgrades.

• Motor Drives — Troubleshoot, program, and specify motor drives.

• Electrical Systems — Maintain and service plant switchgear and electrical systems.

• Mechanical Support — Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, repairs, and installations.

• Inventory Tracking — Maintain logs for barrel and screw inventory, changes, history, and throughput.

• Safety & Judgment — Recognize when tasks exceed current skill level and escalate appropriately.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent technical training.

• Training in PLC fundamentals, programming, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on electronics experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, reaching, handling, and manual dexterity.

• Frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing.

• Occasional sitting, climbing, and balancing.

• Ability to lift:

  • 10 lbs regularly

  • 25 lbs frequently

  • 50 lbs occasionally

• Required vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock risk.

• Frequent exposure to humidity, fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration.

• Occasional work at heights or precarious locations.

• Noise level is typically loud.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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