3rd Shift Electro-Mechanical Tech: PLC & VFD Expert

Universal Corporation; Donerville (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

ID Theft Protection

401K

PTO

Job summary

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Lancaster, PA. The role installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems in a food-manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electronic equipment, PLCs, and sensor issues, studying blueprints, and ensuring Safe Quality Foods compliance. Strong electrical skills and a willingness to work with the maintenance team are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited industrial electrical certification or electrical license required.
• Four years of related maintenance experience or an associate degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred with PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs electronic equipment to component levels by company regulations.
• Analyzes data to assess the performance of machinery to ensure efficiency.
• Troubleshoots and repairs PLC equipment.
• Documents maintenance and machine safety data.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a machine or a piece of equipment.
• Follows all safety procedures and supports Safe Quality Foods requirements.
• Performs regular and preventative maintenance on installed electro-mechanical equipment.
• Uses instruments to test the performance of electromechanical assemblies.
• Follows layout and schematic diagrams to repair and maintain machines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-phase motor controls

Troubleshoot PLCs

Electrical schematics

Sensors & switches

Team communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Electrical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in electromechanical technology

4 years maintenance experience

Tools

VFDs

PLC programming

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Lancaster, PA. The role installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems in a food-manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electronic equipment, PLCs, and sensor issues, studying blueprints, and ensuring Safe Quality Foods compliance. Strong electrical skills and a willingness to work with the maintenance team are essential.