Electro-Mechanical Technician

Durand-Wayland, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team as an Electro-Mechanical Technician, where you'll support the agricultural sector with your expertise in electrical systems. This role involves assembling, installing, and maintaining critical equipment while ensuring top-notch customer service. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a respected brand known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. If you're a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to enhance equipment performance, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the fresh produce industry while growing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of electrical experience or equivalent technical training.
• Thorough knowledge of 3-phase and low voltage circuits.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Provide onsite and remote support to customers.

Skills

Electrical wiring

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Use of shop tools

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in electrical repair

Tools

Testing tools (ohmmeters, voltmeters)

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Durand Wayland Inc.

Headquartered in LaGrange, GA, has served the fresh produce industry since 1934. An industry leader, we have supplied electronic equipment for sizing, sorting, and packing fruits and vegetables around the world. We are a single-source supplier for packing houses offering a full line of produce grading equipment.

Description

Durand-Wayland, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Electro-Mechanical Technician to support our ever-expanding customer base in North America. This role requires a driven technician who aligns with our client’s values, listens to their specific needs, and strives to exceed expectations. The goal is to keep customers happy and machines in motion.

About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a growing team and represent a respected brand as an Electro-Mechanical Technician. You will play a key role in supporting, building, and maintaining accounts within the region. We seek someone knowledgeable in the agriculture industry who will integrate seamlessly with our technical team to provide the highest level of customer service and support to all our existing and future customers.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, switches, sensors, motors, etc.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet NEC and local codes.
• Design, program, analyze and repair electrical drives and control units including configuring PLC motor controls and electrical protection.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve equipment performance and operations.
• Assist customers in identifying and resolving problems.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools, hand and power tools including a welder.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, analog and digital industrial sensors.
• Physical demand includes standing, sitting, walking and lifting including working from ladders.
• Proficient in testing electrical systems using testing tools such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Ability to provide onsite and remote based support.
• Self-starter able to work alone managing and recording his or her time and expenses yet able to work as a team with other trades.
• Organization and maintenance of project documentation and drawing modifications.
• Must be able to travel.

Qualifications:

• Four years of journey level electrical experience or completion of an approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance and two years electrical experience or any equivalent combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Thorough knowledge of 3-phase and low voltage circuits and controls.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background, drug and work screen.
• Must be available to work 8-hour days, weekends, callouts and overtime.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.