Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Carpenter Co.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking an Electro-mechanical Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift at our Allentown, PA manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing and installing electrical/electro-mechanical devices, and performing preventive maintenance to keep machinery operating at optimum levels. The role requires 2–3 years of industrial electrical and mechanical experience, with CMMS/SAP familiarity and a willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in industrial electrical systems including PLCs.
• 2–3 years' experience in industrial mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of boilers and steam systems is a plus.
• Good attendance and punctuality; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical control and power distribution circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, diagrams.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Read and interpret machine diagrams and plant layouts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and building.
• Plan repairs and implement repair solutions.
• Assist calibration of in-plant electrical equipment.
• Maintain lighting systems and run new electrical circuits.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLCs

Mechanical systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Position Scope

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Electro-mechanical maintenance technician, on 1st shift at our Allentown, PA manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical and electro-mechanical devices and components. You will also be responsible for repairing and replacing mechanical equipment, and preventive maintenance on plant machinery. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to install, repair and maintain to ensure the machinery is operating at an optimum production level necessary to manufacture products for internal and external customers. This position also operates in a normal maintenance and manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as an Electro-mechanical maintenance technician will include:

• Trouble shoot electrical control and power distribution circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and diagrams.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and/or equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on the building and facility.
• Recognize potential mechanical problems, plan a solution for repair, and implement the plan.
• Assist with the calibration of all in-plant electrical equipment.
• Maintain plant lighting systems, inside and outside of the building.
• Run conduit and/or initiated new electrical circuits.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience in industrial electrical systems including PLCs.
• Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience in industrial mechanical systems.
• Boiler and steam system experience is a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must.
• Work order experience in a CMMS program or SAP.
• Ability to earn a Carpenter Co. Forklift Certification.
• Ability to work on a boom or scissor lift at heights.
• Must possess a variety of personally owned industrial/electrical hand tools.
• Open to overtime and occasional Saturday work as needed.

Important Notes

• Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more.
• We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment.
• We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.

We’d like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.