Electro Mechanical Technician - 3rd Shift

Hexagon Agility; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Agility, a leader in clean fuel solutions, seeks a skilled technician to support production enhancements, troubleshoot machinery, and assist engineering on projects. The role emphasizes maintenance planning, equipment startups, and tooling fabrication to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a two-year technical degree and at least five years in mechanical/electronics/IT, with experience in mixed manufacturing environments and a willingness to work with Windows-based systems and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of five years’ experience in mechanical, electronics, and information technology fields required
• Experience in mixed manufacturing and office environment a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production facility improvements, processes and manufacturing flow
• Assist manufacturing engineering with project implementation and refinement
• Design and build basic electronic circuits and programmable logic controllers
• Operate and verify repaired machinery to ensure ongoing performance
• Plan, install and startup new equipment and tooling to aid production

Job description

Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles and bulk gas transportation with more than $400 million of revenues in 2024. Our product offerings include (renewable) natural gas bulk distribution systems of compressed gases, lightweight Type 4 composite natural gas cylinders, and (renewable) natural gas fuel systems. These products transport clean gaseous fuels and enable vehicles to reduce emissions while lowering operating costs.

Join us in driving the energy transition. To learn more, visit our website at Hexagon Agility | Careers

Job Summary:

Provide technical support (planning, implementation, troubleshooting and repairs) to support production facility improvements, process efficiencies and assure uninterrupted manufacturing flow. Assist manufacturing engineering with project implementation and refinement. Implement improvements and perform troubleshooting and maintenance of production machinery and equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities (including Other Duties As Assigned)

• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety programs, policies and guidelines to ensure clean, orderly and safe working conditions
• Ensure that preventative maintenance, lock out – tag out, troubleshooting, replacement parts and other equipment related programs are up to date
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Recommend equipment to purchase to improve production operations
• Ensure quality standards are met then emphasize and focus on continuous improvement
• Design and build of basic electronic circuits and programmable logic controllers
• Must possess an aptitude for technology and the desire to know how things work including an interest in, and up-to-date knowledge of software and hardware in Windows desktop and server sector and IT systems in general
• Provide on call support to maintenance department on a rotating basis
• Assist in the planning, installation and startup of new equipment
• Aid in design and fabrication of tooling to assist production operations
• Project planning and implementation
• Communicate effectively with other EMT’s, Value Stream Managers, Area Leads and others throughout the facility to ensure that all information is clearly conveyed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to program, interface and troubleshoot systems controlled by programmable logic controllers
• Analyze and troubleshoot electro-mechanical circuits used in machine control
• Select, construct, install, analyze and troubleshoot various DC and AC motor and power and control circuits
• Use of the appropriate tools and instruments to analyze electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of PC use and ability to use various software programs as required
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams and apply engineering principles to actual electrical and mechanical design situations
• Produce concise correspondence, reports, instructions, and proposals that will be effective in a technical setting using the English language
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral part of a technical team

Education, Certification & Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of five years’ f experience performing skills in the mechanical, electronics, and information technology fields required
• Experience working in a mixed manufacturing and office environment a plus

Other Skills Or Special Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift truck
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to assist in meeting manufacturing and project requirements as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on a regular basis, up to 80 lbs on a limited/occasional basis
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work with both hands and both feet on a regular basis
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and of mechanical, electrical and environmental safety procedures

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.