Electro-Mechanic Technician

Hood Container Corporation; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Jamestown, NC seeks a Mechatronics Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues with meters and scopes, and safely repairing drives, sensors, and control panels while documenting activities in CMMS. Collaboration with production teams is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Maintenance.
• 2–5 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Certifications in Mechatronics or Industrial Electrician are a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and calibrate electro-mechanical components.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams.
• Diagnose equipment failures using meters, oscilloscopes, and software.
• Repair or replace motors, drives, and control panels.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Ensure safety with lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical components

PLCs & sensors

Schematic reading

Hand & power tools

Troubleshooting

Automation equipment

CMMS entry

Education

Associate degree preferred

Mechatronics/Industrial Electrician cert preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Diagnostic software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

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Full-time Regular Jamestown, NC, US

Position Summary

The Mechatronics Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery. This role supports production reliability by performing preventative maintenance, identifying root causes of equipment issues, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment, including motors, PLC-controlled systems, conveyors, sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.

Install, align, and calibrate electro-mechanical components, machinery, and control systems.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

Diagnose equipment failures using multimeters, diagnostic software, oscilloscopes, and other testing instruments.

Repair or replace motors, drives, switches, relays, control panels, gearboxes, pumps, and related components.

Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and process improvements.

Document maintenance activities, repair logs, and parts usage in the maintenance system (CMMS).

Ensure all work follows safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.

Collaborate with production teams to reduce recurring issues and support continuous improvement efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong understanding of electrical systems, mechanical components, PLCs, sensors, and automation.

Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams.

Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.

Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, control wiring, motor controls, VFDs, and mechanical assembly.

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment is preferred.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and under pressure.

Basic PC skills for documentation and CMMS entry.

Education & Experience

Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical/Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred.

2-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or electro-mechanical work (or equivalent technical experience).

Certifications/Degree such as Mechatronics, or Industrial Electrician are a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work from heights, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, or moving machinery.