Electro Mechanical Technician

AllSTEM Connections; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental coverage

401k retirement plan

Job summary

AllSTEM Connections, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair processing and packaging equipment in a high-volume food manufacturing facility.

You will support equipment across mixing, cooking, pumping, filling, packaging, and pasta processing operations, performing mechanical and electrical diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs to maximize uptime. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, adherence to GMP and safety standards, and the

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V, including motors and controls.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience working in washdown and sanitary manufacturing environments.
• Experience with liquid processing and filling systems, including sauce, dairy, or beverage operations preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff systems preferred.
• Experience with thermal systems, including steam systems and kettles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including sauce kettles, mixers, and cook systems; pumps, valves, and piping systems; filling and packaging equipment for cups, jars, and pouches; conveyors and labeling systems; and pasta processing equipment such as mixers, sheeters, pasteurizers, and dryers.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Sanitation/washdown

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

Job description

The Electro-Mechanical Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair processing and packaging equipment in a high-volume food manufacturing facility producing sauces and flat pasta products. This individual will support equipment across mixing, cooking, pumping, filling, packaging, and pasta processing operations. The technician will perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and overall plant performance. This role works directly with plant operations and may be called upon to respond urgently to production or equipment issues as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including sauce kettles, mixers, and cook systems; pumps, valves, and piping systems; filling and packaging equipment for cups, jars, and pouches; conveyors and labeling systems; and pasta processing equipment such as mixers, sheeters, pasteurizers, and dryers.
• Execute preventative maintenance and sanitation-related rebuilds, including seals, gaskets, and bearings.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control issues involving motors, sensors, relays, VFDs, and PLC I/O.
• Drive line changeovers, startups, and product transitions with minimal disruption.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Act with urgency to minimize downtime and elevate issues before they impact productions.
• Maintain accurate work records in CMMS.
• Adhere to all GMP, food safety, and safety standards.

Education and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V, including motors and controls
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues in a fast-paced production environment
• Experience working in washdown and sanitary manufacturing environments
• Experience with liquid processing and filling systems, including sauce, dairy, or beverage operations preferred
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff systems preferred
• Experience with thermal systems, including steam systems and kettles preferred

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment- qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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