Electro-Mechanical Technician

Johnsonville; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville in Holton is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to support reliability and maintenance of production equipment and processes. You will conduct daily maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and collaborate with engineers and production teams to drive improvements.

You will apply RCM techniques, maintain utilities, and participate in installations or relocations while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience preferred; candidates with less are encouraged to apply.
• Strong electrical, PLC controls experience and troubleshooting; servo drive experience required or understood.
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and boiler is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Apply RCM techniques to improve performance of production equipment.
• Maintain utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on production and utility equipment.
• Work on projects including machining, fabrication, and vendor collaboration.
• Assist with data for preventative maintenance in SAP.
• Assist with new equipment installation or relocation.
• Maintain facilities and equipment to meet applicable standards.
• Contribute to uptime improvements through equipment modifications and layout changes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Servo drive experience

SAP data knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Welding/Machining (stainless)

English proficiency

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!

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.