Electro-Mechanical Technician

Description

Electro-Mechanical Technician — 2nd Shift

Location: Lenexa, KS

Kocher Beck is a global leader in rotary die-cutting technology, enabling the high-speed production of millions of products every day — from food and beverage labels to pharmaceutical and safety-critical applications. A family-owned business with almost 600 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the UK, and the USA, we combine decades of precision engineering expertise with a personal, hands-on approach to our people and customers.

Our Values: Family · Safety · Teamwork · Innovation · Integrity · Quality

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our growing maintenance team, currently hiring for the 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM). This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and optimizing manufacturing equipment to maximize safety, reliability, and production uptime.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical problems, works well in a collaborative manufacturing environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work that supports continuous improvement. Success in this role looks like:

• Responding quickly and effectively to equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
• Completing preventive maintenance accurately and on schedule.
• Maintaining a safe, organized work environment and promoting safe work practices.
• Building positive working relationships with Operations, Engineering, and fellow technicians.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

Pay: $27.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience.

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt position. Kocher Beck USA operates three shifts, Monday through Friday:

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2nd shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (this opening — includes $1.50/hour shift differential)
• 3rd shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday (includes $2.80/hour shift differential)

All shifts are 40 hours per week. Saturday work may be required based on equipment and business needs.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation equipment failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and equipment testing to maximize reliability.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, AC/DC circuits, motor controls, sensors, drives, and automation systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Install, commission, and optimize new production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Use precision diagnostic equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, micrometers, and related tools.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Partner with Production and Engineering to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and company safety policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance or electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC circuits, motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing, kneeling, climbing, or at heights when required.

Preferred

• Experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience using a CMMS.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, or servo systems.
• Industrial maintenance certification, journeyman electrician license, or mechatronics training.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental, Accident, and Short-Term Disability Insurance premiums (100% employee-only and 75% dependent coverage).
• Bi-weekly employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• $25,000 Basic Life Insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4.5%.
• Vacation, Personal Days, and 9 Paid Holidays.
• Up to $750 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $100 charitable contribution match per year to a 501(c)(3) organization.

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour