Electro-Mechanical Technician

emplify GmbH; Newport (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

3 bonus opportunities

401(k) match

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

WITRON in Newport, MI seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician for a highly automated distribution center. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults, and support PLC-based systems to keep material handling and automation running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in industrial maintenance, experience with 480V systems, conveyors, motors, and automation equipment, and are comfortable in a fast-paced safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or as a maintenance technician.
• Experience with 480V electrical systems and three-phase power.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes and automation equipment.
• Warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on automated systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults and perform repairs.
• Support PLC-based control systems and instrumentation.
• Read schematics and install upgrades to equipment.
• Maintain CMMS records and support equipment installations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

CMMS experience

Industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

place48166 Newport 05.08.2026 WIOSS East LP

Join WITRON as a Electro-Mechanical Technician!

WITRON is hiring a skilled Electro-Mechanical Technician / Industrial Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Technician to support a highly automated distribution center environment. In this role, you will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and PLC-based system support to keep advanced material handling and automation systems running at peak performance.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in industrial maintenance, 480V electrical systems, conveyors, motors, and automation equipment who thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused workplace. Join WITRON to grow your career in warehouse automation, robotics, and industrial maintenance technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automated systems
• Work on conveyors, motors, sensors, PLCs, and control systems
• Troubleshoot electrical systems (3-phase, 480V), VFDs, and mechanical equipment
• Support operations by minimizing downtime in a fast-paced distribution center
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Use CMMS systems to track maintenance activities

Qualifications:

• 1–2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or Electro-Mechanical Technician
• Strong skills in:
• Electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3-phase, controls)
• Mechanical systems (motors, gearboxes, conveyors)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center environment preferred
• Basic computer skills (CMMS, Microsoft Office)

Physical Requirements:

• Walk, stand, climb, and kneel throughout shift
• Work at heights up to 80–100 feet (with PPE)
• Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Work includes time in cold storage and freezer environments (down to -10°F)
• Exposure to an industrial warehouse setting with automated systems

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.