Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist

Join Us as an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist

Company: Bingham & Taylor
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Shift: 2nd Shift, Weekends

A day in the life

It’s second shift on a weekend, and production calls — a critical line is down. You step in, quickly assess the situation, trace the fault through PLC ladder logic and I/O, isolate a medium-voltage breaker issue, and bring the equipment back online safely. Later, you collaborate with Operations to fine-tune a VFD, adjust a furnace control SCR, and document your work with clear sketches and updates to the maintenance playbook. Before clocking out, you help plan a new equipment install and identify a predictive maintenance opportunity that will boost uptime next week.

What you’ll own

• Lead troubleshooting and rapid repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems to minimize downtime and protect product quality and cost.
• Isolate, test, and diagnose low- and medium-voltage distribution systems (fuses, switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, etc.).
• Read and interpret PLC ladder logic, electrical schematics, and I/O diagrams; make minor program edits and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Navigate Ethernet networks, identify/log onto PLC addresses, and demonstrate a solid grasp of IP addressing.
• Tackle relay logic circuits, VFD motor drives, and furnace control SCR systems with a methodical problem-solving approach.
• Use precision tools (Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Megger) and all common hand tools with confidence.
• Locate and interpret drawings, manuals, and special procedures from files, vendors, online sources, and manufacturers; create supplemental sketches/diagrams to clearly communicate issues.
• Continuously improve reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs; drive CI opportunities across the plant.
• Develop into a resident technical expert for specialized assets like melting induction furnaces, sand mold machines, and air compressors.
• Champion safe work practices and environmental stewardship in every task.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in a technical field or 5 years of industrial maintenance experience; Mechatronics background/certification preferred.
• Hands-on industrial equipment experience with multi-craft capability.
• Preferred: basic stick welding, torch/plasma cutting, and familiarity with mobile equipment operation.

Proficiencies that help you stand out

• Heavy Equipment Repair; Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics; Electrical Troubleshooting; 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Experience; Hydraulics Experience
• Journeyman’s License
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Service Advisor/Writer
• PLC Programming Experience; Machine Safety Inspections; Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

Physical Requirements:

This position may require frequent bending, lifting, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees should be able to perform this duty with or without reasonable accommodations.

Bingham & Taylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics is prohibited and will not be tolerated.