Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician

Forza Management; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Forza Management seeks an Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician to keep equipment running safely and reliably. You will handle mechanical, electrical, PLC and automation tasks, building PM systems and standards, and solving issues in-house before involving vendors.

As the automation scope grows, you’ll be the go-to expert for electrical/controls troubleshooting and for commissioning new equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical/controls troubleshooting incl. PLCs, sensors and control circuits.
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, VFDs, and equipment commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage PM schedule and records for all equipment; perform PM tasks and track wear parts.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, relays and sensors; modify PLC logic as needed.
• Do wiring, conduit, panel and power distribution work; plan automation projects.
• Lead mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; source parts and perform in-house repairs where possible.
• Create and maintain LOTO procedures and ensure NEC/OSHA compliance.
• Lead new equipment installation from delivery through startup, coordinating with vendors.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Controls troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting sensors

Problem solving

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician

This role is a hands-on working technician who keeps Forza's equipment and systems running safely and reliably, including the mechanical, electrical, PLC and automation systems. You'll do maintenance and controls work yourself while building the preventive maintenance (PM) systems, standards and structure the department runs on. You'll solve problems in-house before calling outside vendors. As Forza automates more of its operations, you'll be the facility's go-to expert for electrical and controls troubleshooting and for equipment commissioning.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical/controls troubleshooting, including PLCs, sensors and control circuits
• Able to read schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic and wiring diagrams
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, VFDs and equipment commissioning
• Working knowledge of LOTO, NEC and equipment installation
• Makes sound decisions independently and under pressure, and is resourceful and cost-conscious

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Build and manage the PM schedule and records for all equipment. Perform PM tasks, and stock and track critical wear parts.
• Electrical & Controls: Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment, motors, drives, relays and sensors. Make minor changes to PLC logic and I/O. Do wiring, conduit, panel and power distribution work. Help plan automation projects.
• Repairs: Lead mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and respond quickly to keep downtime low. Source parts, log repairs, support root-cause analysis and do as many repairs in-house as possible.
• Safety: Create and maintain LOTO procedures and equipment labeling. Make sure all work meets NEC, OSHA and internal requirements.
• Installation & Commissioning: Lead new equipment installs from delivery through startup, covering layout, utilities, wiring, controls setup, testing and documentation. Work directly with vendors and contractors.
• Production Support & Leadership: Prepare equipment for production runs and changeovers. Work with Operations on priorities and downtime planning, and attend daily production and monthly safety meetings. Serve as the primary maintenance contact and help shape the department's structure and its path toward more automation.