What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electromechanical Maintenance Technician / Automation Specialist position at Forza?
Role Summary
The Electromechanical Technician / Automation Specialist is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the electrical and mechanical systems that power our manufacturing operations. This role blends maintenance expertise with a strong focus on automation, PLC work, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
You will be the go-to expert for diagnosing electrical issues, supporting equipment installations, and helping Forza advance toward a more automated and reliable operation. This is a hands-on role—both strategic and tactical—that directly impacts production uptime, safety, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical & PLC Troubleshooting
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
- Troubleshoot electrical motors, drives, relays, sensors, and control circuits.
- Program, adjust, or modify PLC logic when necessary (minor programming, I/O changes, fault identification).
- Perform electrical work including wiring, electrical runs, conduit, panel work, power distribution, and device installs.
Electromechanical Maintenance
- Provide hands-on support for general maintenance tasks as required (mechanical repairs, assembly/disassembly, component replacement, rigging, etc.).
- Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on electromechanical systems.
- Support mechanical troubleshooting and reliability improvements across production lines.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
- Assist with planning and implementing automation solutions across the facility.
- Evaluate opportunities to replace manual processes with engineered solutions.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to design and execute improvement projects.
Equipment Implementation & Commissioning
- Lead or support installation of new equipment from concept through commissioning.
- Coordinate vendor involvement, electrical integration, controls setup, and mechanical installation.
- Run first-article and proof-of-function testing to validate equipment performance.
- Document settings, parameters, SOPs, and maintenance procedures for new machinery.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all work meets NEC, OSHA, and internal safety requirements.
- Participate in root-cause analyses and corrective actions following equipment issues or downtime events.
Qualifications
Required
- 3 years in an electromechanical, industrial maintenance, automation tech, or controls technician role.
- Strong experience troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, I/O, and electrical control systems.
- Hands-on electrical experience: wiring, installations, conduit, panels, motors, VFDs.
- Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, etc.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing environments involving adhesives, chemicals, or process equipment.
- Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems.
- Experience installing or commissioning industrial equipment.
- Exposure to automation system design and integration.
Attributes of a Successful Forza Team Member
- Extreme Ownership – Owns outcomes end-to-end.
- Bias Toward Action – Moves quickly and decisively.
- High Standards – Refuses to accept “good enough.”
- Team First – Works cross-functionally and communicates clearly.
- Strong Problem Solver – Combines technical skill with resourcefulness.