Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Tech III

Fairbanks Morse; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician III to diagnose, repair, and maintain production equipment across CNC machines, foundry systems, and facility assets.

The role requires 3+ years of multi-craft experience and the ability to work with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment, with some responsibilities in facilities and safety compliance. US citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-craft, electrical and mechanical industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate cranes/forklifts safely.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain US security clearance; must be a US citizen.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair milling and turning machines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with standard tools.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and read schematics up to 440 volts.
• Support site facilities including HVAC, cooling towers, and fire systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

HVAC and facility systems

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in industrial maintenance (preferred)

Tools

Power distribution

Overhead cranes operation

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician III

Bird Johnson | Pascagoula, Mississippi

Put your electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills to work across CNC machine tools, foundry systems, and facility equipment.

Bird Johnson in Pascagoula is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician who enjoys diagnosing problems, making repairs, and keeping production equipment running. If your background combines electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, this role offers a broad range of hands‑on maintenance work.

You will evaluate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and tools, equipment and fixtures related to multi-axis milling machines, foundry systems, and facility assets. Your work will include troubleshooting hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, along with basic electrical systems and components.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Mechanical

• Diagnose and repair milling and turning machines at the facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using standard and specialized hand and power tools, including pipe threaders, presses, cutting torches, pullers, and pushers.

Facilities

• Support site facilities, including HVAC, cooling towers, security access, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside contractors.

Electrical and Controls

• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and use multi-meters on systems up to 440 volts.
• Apply PLC knowledge to troubleshoot automated equipment.
• Apply knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), specifically electrical conductor and conduit specification and installation requirements, to support repairs to existing electrical service and installation of new electrical service.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift various items weighing up to 50 pounds, sometimes in awkward positions.
• Ability to operate various cranes and material handling equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to occasionally perform inspections and functions in difficult or awkward positions.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a multi-craft (electrical and mechanical) industrial manufacturing technician, or equivalent technical experience performing equipment and facility troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to lift components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes, forklifts, and various equipment movers. Training will be provided.
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• High School diploma/GED required.

Preferred Requirements

• 5 years of multi-craft experience as an industrial manufacturing technician performing troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Power Distribution Systems, Process Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, Foundry Operations, Gas Furnace Combustion Controls, Machine Tool Technology (manual and CNC), Tribology, Welding & Fabrication, HVAC, and overhead cranes (up to 125MT).
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, gas furnace combustion, and hydraulic system operations, along with general site facility maintenance.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System proficiency or ability to learn.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Teams/Outlook, etc.).

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.