Electromechanical Maintenance Tech – 1st Shift

Default Brand; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discount

Professional development

Wellness centers

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift) in Saltillo, MS to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors, and automated machinery across the manufacturing process.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on conveyors, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems; perform preventive maintenance; program PLCs/HMIs; and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field (Associate degree preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to work safely on 480V three-phase power systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power transmission equipment, and industrial machinery.
• PLC experience - ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot programmable controllers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Blueprint reading proficiency - interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment including conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot complex systems using electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment following established schedules, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and replacement of components.
• Work with electrical systems ranging from 120V to 480V including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels.
• Service mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and building automation systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime and restore equipment to status.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and maintenance in CMMS.
• Ensure safety compliance by following lockout/tagout procedures and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLC experience

Blueprint reading

Valid driver’s license

Education

Electromechanical Technology / Industrial Maintenance degree or related field

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Ashley Furniture is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st Shift) in Saltillo, MS to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors, and automated machinery across the manufacturing process.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical failures on conveyors, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems; perform preventive maintenance; program PLCs/HMIs; and ensure safety compliance.