Electro Mechanical Technician 2 – 2nd Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with company‑paid HRA

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation from first year

11 company‑paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

Annual wage increases

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is recruiting an Electro Mechanical Technician 2 for a full‑time, second‑shift role in Ripon, Wisconsin. The position emphasizes hands‑on electromechanical maintenance across electrical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires reading electrical schematics and blueprints, CMMS usage, and strong troubleshooting experience in a 4‑10 shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on electrical troubleshooting and repair is required.
• PLC troubleshooting experience required.
• CMMS experience for work orders and parts management.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Industrial electrical power distribution experience.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• Basic mechanical repair capability.
• Experience with panels, breakers, conduit, motors, transformers.

Responsibilities

• Design minor electrical circuits as needed.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits controlling machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLC and electronic control circuits.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
• Install electrical and electronic controls on equipment.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and diagrams for installations.
• Layout, install, test, and adjust electrical fixtures and equipment.
• Use CMMS to create and manage maintenance work orders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS usage

Schematic reading

Electrical distribution

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting circuits

Education

Two-Year Associate Degree in a Related Technical Field

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Description

Electro Mechanical Technician 2 — 2nd Shift | Ripon, WI

Full-Time | On-Site | Industrial Electrical & Electromechanical Maintenance

Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM–1:00 AM | 4-Day Workweek

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN

Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

Call or Text: 272-230-3157

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Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Technician 2 for a full‑time, second‑shift opportunity in Ripon, Wisconsin. This is a hands‑on industrial maintenance role requiring strong electrical, PLC, electronic controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electro Mechanical Technician 2 is responsible for troubleshooting, testing, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and electromechanical systems used to control manufacturing machinery and equipment. The technician works across electrical power, PLC and electronic controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mechanical components to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

This position requires the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams; troubleshoot machine‑control circuits; install electrical and electronic controls; perform basic mechanical repairs; and use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for maintenance work orders and parts management.

SCHEDULE

• Monday–Thursday
• 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
• Second Shift
• Four 10‑Hour Shifts
• Fully On‑Site in Ripon, Wisconsin

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design minor electrical circuits
• Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits used to control machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC control circuits
• Troubleshoot electronic control circuits
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic circuits
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic circuits
• Install electrical and electronic controls on machinery and equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Work with electrical power distribution systems
• Work with water distribution systems
• Perform basic mechanical repairs
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical components
• Replace components including brushes and armatures
• Install and monitor electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement needs
• Interpret blueprints and work from sketches or verbal instructions
• Lay out, assemble, install, test, repair, and adjust electrical fixtures and equipment
• Install and service wiring and new electrical services
• Work with electrical panels and breakers
• Install and repair conduit
• Mount motors and transformers
• Install lighting fixtures
• Complete electrical circuits according to diagram specifications
• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment
• Use appropriate electrical tools and testing instruments
• Search for replacement parts using computerized systems
• Create and manage maintenance work through a CMMS
• Perform additional maintenance work as directed by the Group Leader

BENEFITS

• Medical Plan with Company‑Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation Beginning in the First Year
• 11 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company‑Paid Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Annual Wage Increases
• Annual Perfect Attendance Awards
• Safety Recognition Program
• Employee and Family Social Events

Requirements

• 2–4 Years of Related Electromechanical Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Hands‑On Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• PLC Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
• Electronic Control Circuit Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Hydraulic System Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Pneumatic System Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Read and Interpret Electrical Schematics and Blueprints REQUIRED
• Industrial Electrical Power Distribution Experience REQUIRED
• Experience with Panels, Breakers, Conduit, Motors, and Transformers REQUIRED
• Electrical Installation, Testing, and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Basic Mechanical Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Search for Parts and Manage Maintenance Work Orders Using a CMMS REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Fully On‑Site in Ripon, WI REQUIRED
• Ability to Meet Physical Requirements Including Lifting at Least 50 Pounds REQUIRED
• Two-Year Associate Degree in a Related Technical Field Preferred / Strongly Desired

EDUCATION NOTE:

The position lists a two‑year Associate degree as the stated educational requirement. Candidates without the degree may warrant consideration when they can demonstrate substantial equivalent hands‑on electromechanical maintenance experience and relevant technical or trade training.

IMPORTANT:

This is not a general mechanical maintenance position. Candidates must demonstrate hands‑on electrical and controls experience, including PLC and electronic control troubleshooting, along with hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting. Strong mechanical experience without the required electrical/controls background does not satisfy the core technical requirements.

Not ready to apply? If you have strong industrial electrical and electromechanical maintenance experience and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.