Electro-Mechanic Technician

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to support electrical and mechanical systems across the plant. You will perform repairs, read blueprints, maintain PLCs, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience in a production environment, with a preference for journeyman credentials. Join a fast-paced team, work with various tools and shop equipment, and contribute to reliability improvements while maintaining a safe

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance/production.
• Prefer journeyman credentials.
• High School Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Repair plant equipment using pneumatic and other electrical tools.
• Maintain plant PLCs (modify programs, sensors, motors, and controls).
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues across departments.
• Read and interpret manuals and blueprints.
• Operate forklift and assist with 5S/housekeeping.
• Support safety checks and emergency call-outs as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Reading blueprints

Welding

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman credentials preferred

Tools

Machine shop equipment

Welding equipment

Measuring devices

Power tools

Job description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Production / Engineering Manager, is responsible for assisting the maintenance, both electrical and mechanical and production departments in ensuring maximum capacity and efficiency of plant operations and compliance with all Safety requirements.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Use a variety of hand tools including pneumatic and other electrical tools to repair plant equipment.
• Working Knowledge of 480v 3-Phase systems, 220v and 110V systems.
• Perform daily safety checks on both electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read a variety of measuring devices, drawings and schematics.
• Maintain plant PLC’s (modify programs, sensors, motors, and controls).
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in all departments.
• Be available for call-outs in cases of emergencies and breakdowns.
• Must be able and willing to work alternative shifts when necessary for maintenance
• Drill, tap, cut, to service electrical and mechanical systems.
• Burning, welding and structural construction from verbal descriptions, written specifications, or on-site evaluation.
• Use a variety of machine shop equipment to shape steel and other materials into precision forms.
• Conduct inventory of materials to ensure sufficient stock to maintain operations.
• Work with Team member to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Read, follow and understand manuals and blueprints.
• Fill-in operating production equipment in all departments as assigned
• Forklift operation
• 5S/Housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned by management

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of measuring devices (mechanical and electrical) and competency with mathematics, electrical calculations including “amps”, “voltage”, “resistance” and “capacitance”.
• Ability to work at heights following all safety procedures
• In depth knowledge of machine shop equipment and parts machining for breakdown repairs.
• Welding experience with aluminum, steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Identify and resolve complex problems in a timely mannerwith a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with good communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communicate with others within and outside the department.
• Able to read and interpret written information
• Ability to operate a computer
• Proven problem-solving experience
• Must be team oriented with good energy and initiative
• Ability to complete administrative tasks as necessary

Education and or Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance / production environment.

Prefer journeyman credentials

High School Diploma/GED

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of measuring devices (mechanical and electrical) and competency with mathematics, electrical calculations including “amps”, “voltage”, “resistance” and “capacitance”.
• Ability to work at heights following all safety procedures
• In depth knowledge of machine shop equipment and parts machining for breakdown repairs.
• Welding experience with aluminum, steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Identify and resolve complex problems in a timely mannerwith a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with good communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communicate with others within and outside the department.
• Able to read and interpret written information
• Ability to operate a computer
• Proven problem-solving experience
• Must be team oriented with good energy and initiative
• Ability to complete administrative tasks as necessary

Education And Or Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance / production environment.

Prefer journeyman credentials

High School Diploma/GED Computer Skills Basic to intermediate computer skills required.

Other Skills And Abilities

Employee must be punctual and reliable. Availability to work variety of shifts and weekends.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift between 1- 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time. Stand 91% Sit 9% Walk 40% Lift 30% Twist 50% Squat 20% Crawl 0% Climb 0% Bend 20% (90 degrees) Reach above shoulders 10% Kneel 2% Work at heights as required This position requires ability to lift: Up to 15 lbs Frequently 16-30 lbs Frequently 31-50 lbs Frequently 51-75 lbs Occasionally 76-100 lbs Not required Over 100 lbs Not required

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust and odors. Special Hazards: Exposure to pinch points, cuts, burns, blindness, metal dust and slivers. Electrical control boxes.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.