What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist (Industrial Automation) position at Eaton Manufacturing?
Location: Reno, NV | Business: Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division
Schedule: Core hours are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $34.20 .50 shift differential per hour.
Imagine starting your day at our Reno facility with a quick walk-through of the production floor. You spot a power press signaling a fault, a conveyor that needs a sensor recalibration, and a VFD requesting a parameter check. By mid-morning, you’ve diagnosed a servo motor issue, updated an HMI screen, and coordinated with a vendor for a specialized part. In the afternoon, you knock out a scheduled preventive maintenance task, weld a small bracket to improve a guard, and log everything in the CMMS—keeping our operation running smoothly and safely.
Why Eaton- Health benefits effective day one of employment
- Retirement benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance Program
- Wellness Reimbursement, and more
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do- Troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical malfunctions across plant machinery, facility systems, and related equipment.
- Service mechanical power presses, power transmission devices, conveyors, and un-coilers.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFD drives, vision systems, motor control centers, power distribution centers, and motors (AC, DC, stepper, servo).
- Work with three-phase/single-phase power and control circuits; design/control panel layouts and perform component installations.
- Execute preventive and reactive maintenance on all production equipment.
- Inspect electrical systems and components for hazards/defects and ensure compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Install and repair electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery following codes, manuals, schematics, and blueprints using appropriate tools and test equipment.
- Install new and used manufacturing equipment.
- Perform fabrication and machining to support projects and improvements.
- Operate lift trucks, man lifts, and boom lifts to perform elevated work.
- Fabricate devices/mechanisms to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- Perform welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry as needed.
- Support Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives across the facility.
- High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of maintenance experience; OR Technical school diploma; OR Associate’s degree in electronics or commercial/industrial electrical systems.
- Experience reading electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- No relocation is offered. Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- 2 years of PLC troubleshooting or programming experience.
- Five (5) years’ experience in the electrical field within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens software for PLCs, HMIs, and drives.
- Journeyman Electrician certification.
- Experience with mechanical power presses, roll forming, sheet metal fabrication, and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Previous CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience.
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Able to start on 1st shift for training (orientation/onboarding for approximately 4–6 months).
- Vendor coordination skills to troubleshoot, set up, and source parts for a variety of machinery.
- Working knowledge of production equipment including clutch/brake systems, gearboxes, hydraulics, compressed gas, water, and cooling systems.
- Stand for the duration of the shift; kneeling, bending, and climbing required.
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
- Use required PPE per company policy.
- Work in areas with elevated noise levels (hearing protection may be required).
- Operate in high-traffic areas with forklift activity.
- Work indoors and outdoors as needed.
- Exposure to oils, lubricants, and solvents.
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