Electromechanical Technician

NewCold Melbourne; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold Melbourne is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to join their team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves ensuring the maintenance of various equipment, performing repairs, and adhering to safety compliance standards.

The successful candidate will have 2–5 years of related experience, along with mechanical and electrical maintenance skills. A High School Diploma is required, and an Associate's degree is preferred. This is a vital role in the food logistics transformation at NewCold.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, and facilities maintenance background.
• Experience with automated equipment maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to supplier guidelines.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting control systems

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or equivalent training

Tools

Maintenance software

Welding equipment

Machine tools (milling, grinding, drilling)

Job description

Build the future of food

Join the team transforming food logistics at NewCold.

Electromechanical Technician

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all equipment (conveyors, cranes, refrigeration systems, fire protection, freezer doors, pallet‑handling equipment, dock doors, and other mechanical systems) is maintained according to supplier guidelines.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs in a timely and safe manner with minimal impact on normal operations.
• Communicate equipment downtime and maintenance schedules with Planners and System Operators.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and fix problems with control systems, low‑voltage and high‑voltage electrical systems.
• Operate machine tools (milling, grinding, drilling, etc.) to fabricate parts, jigs, and fixtures as required.
• Operate cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FSDA, and all relevant company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform testing of fire suppression systems, fire alarms, and ammonia alarms as required by local regulations.
• Monitor ammonia refrigeration system performance and optimize operation.
• Understand equipment service agreements and coordinate warranty claims, annual maintenance, and significant repairs with suppliers.
• Report, plan, and track all maintenance and engineering issues using maintenance software.
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts and tools in accordance with company policy.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, lighting, and other minor tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Hands‑on mechanical, electrical, and facilities maintenance background.
• Experience with automated equipment maintenance (conveyors, automated cranes, palletizers, ASRS) preferred.
• PLC experience is a plus.
• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree or equivalent training preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.