Electro-Mechanical Technician

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville Holton is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to drive reliability and maintenance of production and refrigeration equipment. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, perform daily maintenance, and partner with engineers to implement upgrades that support our sausage production goals.

Join a team committed to uptime, safety, and quality as Johnsonville continues to grow. This role requires hands-on problem solving and collaboration across maintenance and

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience preferred (2+ years).
• Strong electrical, PLC controls and troubleshooting experience.
• Servo drive experience is required or strongly preferred.
• Ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and boiler experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply RCM techniques to improve production equipment performance.
• Maintain utility equipment and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical problems.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff on upgrades.
• Work on projects including machining and fabrication with vendors.
• Contribute to preventative maintenance data for SAP.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Facility: Holton

We can't do what we do best - make great-tasting sausage products - unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You'll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

Position Overview

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will be directly involved in the Reliability and Maintenance of the equipment and processes we use to produce our great tasting sausage. You will conduct daily maintenance activities, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and communicate with other members to help Johnsonville to become the "Best Company in the World."

Responsibilities

• Apply RCM techniques to improve the performance of a variety of production equipment
• Perform maintenance of utility equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment
• Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication and working with outside vendors)
• Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP
• Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation
• Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Countryside, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards
• Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance

Experience

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience is strongly preferred (welding, machining, metal fabrication skills specific to stainless steel are a plus); Candidates with less than two years' experience are encouraged to apply
• Strong Electrical, PLC Controls experience and Troubleshooting are heavily considered. Also, Servo Drive experience/understanding required. Willingness and a demonstrated ability to learn is essential.
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and steam generation (boiler), considered a plus, although not required

Skills

• Ability to understand parts/inventory system thru SAP for production and utility equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work in varying temperature conditions, both cold and warm.
• Candidate to possess unending commitment to personal and professional development thru technical/non-technical training efforts
• Must be willing to share skills to help others develop and possess excellent communication skills
• Member must be highly motivated, willingness to provide/share ideas and solutions, and possess a high level of expectations
• Willingness to learn and support Asset Management, Maintenance, Product Quality, Safety and OPE initiatives
• Committed to Providing a High Level of Detail and Pride toward the quality of your work.
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical Degree preferred

Other Requirements

• External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits and Compensation

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

The Johnsonville Way
Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

Nearest Major Market: Topeka

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.