Electrical Electromechanical Technician 2nd Shift

llbean; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

L.L.Bean in Freeport, Maine is seeking a second-shift Electro-Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance team. You will perform senior-level electrical, fluid power, and automation work on complex equipment, including robots, HMI, VFDs, and automated packaging lines.

Qualified candidates bring 5–7 years in industrial maintenance, strong reading of electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, NFPA 70E knowledge, and the ability to mentor technicians while supporting 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Industrial equipment maintenance experience required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and maintain accurate documentation
• Knowledge and experience with NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
• Able to troubleshoot complex controls including experience with adjusting and programming parameter settings HMI’s, I.O.’s, VFD’s
• Ability to work with various 24-hour emergency support groups
• Experience reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Ability to collaborate at many levels internally and externally
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and provide guidance and support to all technicians
• Valid state driver's license required
• Ability to operate and work in boom trucks, scissor lifts, personnel lifts, and other aerial lifts at heights more than 14 feet
• Proficient with computers and systems including Microsoft O365, CMMS, Infolink, GPS monitoring, I-Boss battery management system.
• Able to respond outside of normal working hours to support 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge of decision-making processes, precautionary techniques, job planning, personal protective equipment, and test equipment to recognize and avoid hazards.
• Provides second level support for complex problems to all departments for all things mechanical automation.
• Informs leadership of potential workflow issues and any specific problems; assists in coordinating and working with other teams to ensure smooth transfers across shifts. Assists leader in ensuring staffing aligns with operational needs.
• Performs preventative maintenance functions on a variety of complex industrial equipment as scheduled.
• Applies computer skills to troubleshoot and repair automated industrial utilizing and adjusting and programming parameter settings on (HMI, VFD and IO) controlled equipment.
• Install, maintain, and support complex Kuka robot system, automated, pneumatic, cutting, packaging, sorting equipment, high speed sewing and production equipment, injection molding and carton and product transport systems and equipment.
• Follows procedures and properly handles Universal Waste per state guidelines.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all new and existing installations.
• Acts as internal resource providing support and expertise required for projects and maintenance. May act as project lead. Oversees the work of automated equipment contractors and vendors.
• Collaborates with internal clients in support of new and existing technology requirements.
• Mentor and support all technicians, regardless of title and level.
• Identifies hazardous conditions or actions that may cause injury or property damage and ensures action to abate them.
• Assures appropriate communication of issues/problems to coworkers and leadership. Shares expertise in support of others to build technical and diagnostic strength in the team.
• Provides coverage at designated times as required to meet business demands and off shift shutdowns.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
• This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position is one in which an impaired worker constitutes a serious and direct threat to workplace health and safety. Employees in this position must agree that they will not come to work or be at work at any time under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could render them impaired.

Skills

Industrial equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

NFPA 70E

Controls troubleshooting

Emergency support

Schematics reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Aerial lifts operation

Computer literacy

Ability to work after hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

5-7 years experience in maintenance

Job description

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

L.L. Bean is currently seeking a second-shift Electro-Mechanical Technician to join the Maintenance team in Freeport, Maine.

Position Purpose

In this important position this person performs all senior level electronic and automated maintenance functions requiring advanced knowledge of fluid power, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical power transmission, distribution, utilization, and control of electrical energy up to 480 volts AC. Serve as automation, fluid power and mechanical safety oversight resource across the company to leaders, engineering, project managers, risk management, etc. for any concerns related to equipment operation and repair safety in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge of decision-making processes, precautionary techniques, job planning, personal protective equipment, and test equipment to recognize and avoid hazards.

• Provides second level support for complex problems to all departments for all things mechanical automation.

• Informs leadership of potential workflow issues and any specific problems; assists in coordinating and working with other teams to ensure smooth transfers across shifts. Assists leader in ensuring staffing aligns with operational needs.

• Performs preventative maintenance functions on a variety of complex industrial equipment as scheduled.

• Applies computer skills to troubleshoot and repair automated industrial utilizing and adjusting and programming parameter settings on (HMI, VFD and IO) controlled equipment.

• Install, maintain, and support complex Kuka robot system, automated, pneumatic, cutting, packaging, sorting equipment, high speed sewing and production equipment, injection molding and carton and product transport systems and equipment.

• Follows procedures and properly handles Universal Waste per state guidelines.

• Maintains accurate documentation of all new and existing installations.

• Acts as internal resource providing support and expertise required for projects and maintenance. May act as project lead. Oversees the work of automated equipment contractors and vendors.

• Collaborates with internal clients in support of new and existing technology requirements.

• Mentor and support all technicians, regardless of title and level.

• Identifies hazardous conditions or actions that may cause injury or property damage and ensures action to abate them.

• Assures appropriate communication of issues/problems to coworkers and leadership. Shares expertise in support of others to build technical and diagnostic strength in the team.

• Provides coverage at designated times as required to meet business demands and off shift shutdowns.

• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

• This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position is one in which an impaired worker constitutes a serious and direct threat to workplace health and safety. Employees in this position must agree that they will not come to work or be at work at any time under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could render them impaired.

Health and Safety Requirement

Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Education Level:

Highschool or GED/ Vocational or Community College preferred but not required

Years of Experience:

5 -7 years

Skills and Qualifications

• Industrial equipment maintenance experience required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to create and maintain accurate documentation

• Knowledge and experience with NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)

• Able to troubleshoot complex controls including experience with adjusting and programming parameter settings HMI’s, I.O.’s, VFD’s

• Ability to work with various 24-hour emergency support groups

• Experience reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

• Ability to collaborate at many levels internally and externally

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and provide guidance and support to all technicians

• Valid state driver's license required

• Ability to operate and work in boom trucks, scissor lifts, personnel lifts, and other aerial lifts at heights more than 14 feet

• Proficient with computers and systems including Microsoft O365, CMMS, Infolink, GPS monitoring, I-Boss battery management system.

• Able to respond outside of normal working hours to support 24/7.

L.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $31.68 - $38.02. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.