Electro-Mechanical Technician 1st Shift – Up to $44.50/Hour | KraftMaid

Cabinetworks Group; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabinetworks Group is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician 1 (1E) to troubleshoot and optimize medium to complex automation and machine controls in our facility. The role requires strong electrical expertise and experience with PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks.

The ideal candidate will interpret schematics, read ladder logic, and contribute to machine improvements while supporting CNC routers and finishing equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of VFDs and industrial communications.
• Ability to interpret advanced schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Maintenance Technician 1M duties.
• Interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls schematics regardless of machine origin.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, relay logic, safety circuits, sensors, and distributed I/O.
• Diagnose analog and digital control systems.
• Read and modify basic PLC ladder logic.
• Develop basic PLC programs and machine improvements.
• Support CNC routers, conveyors, finishing systems, and woodworking equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and integrators.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs & servo systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Ladder logic reading

Basic PLC programming

Industrial networking

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Technician 1 (1E) possesses all Maintenance Technician 1M skills plus advanced electrical and controls expertise. Responsible for troubleshooting medium to complex automation systems, PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, and machine controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all Maintenance Technician 1M duties.
• Interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls schematics regardless of machine origin.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, relay logic, safety circuits, sensors, and distributed I/O.
• Diagnose analog and digital control systems.
• Read and modify basic PLC ladder logic.
• Develop basic PLC programs and machine improvements.
• Support CNC routers, conveyors, finishing systems, and woodworking equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and integrators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of VFDs and industrial communications.
• Ability to interpret advanced schematics and technical documentation

Shift

Shift 1 - 10 (United States of America)

Full or Part Time

Full time

Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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