Electro-Mechanical Technician — Plastics Equipment

Omega-Plastics-LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega-Plastics-LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks an electro/mechanical technician to maintain production and grounds equipment in a plastics extrusion plant. You’ll perform preventative and corrective maintenance, install and troubleshoot on pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and electrical controls. Shifts run 7 days, 12 hours, with cross-shift flexibility and emphasis on safety and reliability. Involves reading blueprints and fast, precise problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent with electronics and/or mechanics.
• 2–3 years of experience in troubleshooting electronic and mechanical components.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electric motors, and controls.
• Specialized welding, machining and fabrication training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic mechanical and electrical maintenance repairs.
• Completes preventative maintenance as scheduled to drive down losses and increase equipment reliability.
• Maintains and services HVAC, compressors, facilities equipment, and powered industrial vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems on all production equipment.
• Sets up equipment for product changeovers, start-ups and cleaning to prevent damage.
• Performs basic computer functions like work orders, inventory lookup, and downtime logging.
• Uses mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Responds quickly to emergency line calls and maintains a clean, safe workspace.
• Participates in correcting safety hazards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma with electronics/mechanics

2-3 years troubleshooting experience

Job description

Omega-Plastics-LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks an electro/mechanical technician to maintain production and grounds equipment in a plastics extrusion plant. You’ll perform preventative and corrective maintenance, install and troubleshoot on pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and electrical controls. Shifts run 7 days, 12 hours, with cross-shift flexibility and emphasis on safety and reliability. Involves reading blueprints and fast, precise problem solving.