2nd Shift Electro-Mechanical Technician — Solve & Improve

Freemotion from iFIT; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee discount on home furnishings

Professional development opportunities

Wellness centers and telehealth

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery, coordinating with maintenance and engineering to support manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Strong PLC/HMI skills and a background in industrial maintenance are required.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field (Associates degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to work safely on 480V three‑phase power systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands‑on servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems and power transmission equipment.
• PLC experience and ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Blueprint reading proficiency: electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment including conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot complex systems using electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment following established schedules, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and replacement of components.
• Work with electrical systems ranging from 120V to 480V including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels.
• Service mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and building automation systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime and restore equipment to operation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance in CMMS.
• Ensure safety compliance by following lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance during planned downtime and communicate equipment status.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLC experience

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

Education

Technical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology / Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI programming

Job description

Ashley Furniture is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery, coordinating with maintenance and engineering to support manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Strong PLC/HMI skills and a background in industrial maintenance are required.