Electro Mech Tech

Ultipro; Ecru (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discount on furniture

Professional development opportunities

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture seeks an Electromechanical Technician to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors, and automated machinery to support manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to diagnose, repair, and optimize equipment, ensure safety, and document work in the CMMS. This role requires hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field (Associate degree preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to work safely on 480V three-phase power systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience servicing hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission equipment.
• PLC experience in ladder logic and troubleshooting programmable controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Blueprint reading proficiency to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, 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 and CNC machinery.
• Troubleshoot complex systems using electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance following schedules, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and part replacement.
• Work with electrical systems from 120V to 480V, including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels.
• Service hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and building automation systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance in CMMS.
• Ensure safety compliance with lockout/tagout, OSHA, and company standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance during planned downtime.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLC programming

Blueprint reading

Lockout/Tagout safety

Education

Electromechanical Technology or related (Associate preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical schematics

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture!

Electromechanical Technicians maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery while working with maintenance and engineers to install and evaluate electromechanical systems to support the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repairelectrical and mechanical failures on production equipment including conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems


• Troubleshoot complex systemsusing electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment to identify root causes and implement solutions


• Perform preventive maintenanceon manufacturing equipment following established schedules, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and replacement of components


• Work with electrical systemsranging from 120V to 480V including motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels


• Service mechanical systemsincluding hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment


• Program and troubleshootprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and building automation systems


• Respond to emergency breakdownsquickly and efficiently to minimize production downtime and restore equipment to operational status


• Maintain accurate documentationof repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)


• Ensure safety complianceby following lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards for all maintenance activities


• Collaborate with production teamsto schedule maintenance during planned downtime and communicate equipment status to supervisors and management

Qualifications

Required

• Technical degree or certificationin Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field (Associate degree preferred)


• Minimum 3-5 yearsof industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment


• Strong electrical troubleshooting skillswith ability to work safely on 480V three-phase power systems


• Mechanical aptitudewith hands-on experience servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power transmission equipment, and industrial machinery


• PLC experience- ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot programmable controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)


• Blueprint reading proficiency- interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs


• Valid driver's licenseand ability to pass background check and drug screening

Preferred

• VFD programming and troubleshootingexperience with variable frequency drives


• Welding and fabrication skillsfor equipment repairs and modifications


• Robotics experiencewith industrial robots and automated systems


• CMMS experienceusing maintenance management software for work order tracking


• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigmaknowledge and continuous improvement mindset

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off


• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings


• Professional Development Opportunities


• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism


• 401(k) and Profit Sharing


• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication


• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality


• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments


• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish


• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes


• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system


• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems


• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself


• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities


• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs


• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them


• Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page : Corporate Social Responsibility

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