What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electromechanical Technician position at Advantage Technical?
The Electromechanical Technician is responsible for installing, programming, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and plant electrical systems. This role supports reliable production by maintaining controls, electronics, motors, drives, and power-transmission equipment, and by performing a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
- Design, install, and maintain control panels, electrical systems, and HMI interfaces.
- Troubleshoot and support motor controls, VFDs, servo drives, and related equipment.
- Perform electrical and electronic diagnostics, repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance.
- Maintain and service plant electrical distribution systems, including switchgear.
- Identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities.
- Maintain equipment records, including barrel and screw inventory and maintenance history.
- Follow all safety and quality procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Formal training in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Minimum three (3) years of industrial electrical, electronics, automation, or maintenance experience.
- Experience with PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems preferred.