Electro-Mechanical Technician

Clay Today; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Electrician / Mechanical Technician for night/evening shifts to maintain and repair automated printing equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, wiring, PLC/networking, and preventative maintenance while following NEC and OSHA regulations.

The role requires 3 years of industrial electrical/maintenance experience and the ability to work alone or on a team.

Qualifications

• 3 years of industrial electrical/maintenance experience.
• Experience with voltages up to 600V.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment breakdowns.
• Use analog, digital test equipment and electrical tools.
• Work with networked I/O PLC networks and industrial networking.
• Service, troubleshoot, and repair DC drives and Servo drives.
• PLC troubleshooting, repair, and replacement.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Follow NEC and OSHA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

ELECTRICIAN / MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO

Knoxville, TN

Up to $30.00 an hour based on experience

Sign on bonus of $500 based on background and work experience

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment breakdowns
• Use of analog, digital test equipment, and electrical tools
• Experience with networked I/O PLC networks and industrial networking.
• Servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of DC drives and Servo drives
• PLC troubleshooting, repair, and replacement
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA regulations
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Experience with the following helpful:

• Ability to perform minor power projects which include conduit and wiring installation
• Ability to understand complex electrical and pneumatic control diagrams
• Knowledge or ability to use machine shop equipment
• HVAC experience
• Familiarity with newspaper printing presses and mailroom processing equipment

On-the-job training where needed

Requirements:

• 3 years of Industrial electrical / maintenance
• Experience working with voltages of 600 volts or less and associated equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Motivated
• Microsoft office applications or similar
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to climbing and working from ladders and steps, working in some confined spaces, periodic moderate to heavy lifting as related to various jobs
• Work schedule is nights, weekends, and holidays
• The team will assist with training