Electromechanical Technician

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Discount on Home Furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors, and automated machinery on the manufacturing floor.

You will work with maintenance engineers to install and evaluate systems, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety compliance while supporting production downtime reduction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting on 480V three-phase systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex systems using schematics, PLC logic, and drawings.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule and replace worn components.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

PLC experience

Safety conscious

Education

Associate degree in Electromechanical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Electromechanical Techniciansmaintainand repair electromechanical drives,sensorsand automated machinery while working with maintenance and engineers to install and evaluate electromechanical systems to support the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repairelectrical and mechanical failures on production equipment including conveyors, automated machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and material handling systems
• Troubleshoot complex systemsusing electrical schematics, PLC logic, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment toidentifyroot causes and implement solutions
• Perform preventive maintenanceon manufacturing equipment following established schedules, including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and replacement of components
• Work with electrical systemsranging from 120V to 480V including motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels
• Service mechanical systemsincluding hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment
• Program and troubleshootprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and building automation systems
• Respond to emergency breakdownsquickly and efficiently to minimize production downtime and restore equipment to operational status
• Maintainaccuratedocumentationof repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Ensure safety complianceby following lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards for all maintenance activities
• Collaborate with production teamsto schedule maintenance during planned downtime and communicate equipment status to supervisors and management

Qualifications

Required

• Technical degree or certificationin Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field (Associate degree preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 yearsof industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skillswith ability to work safely on 480V three-phase power systems
• Mechanical aptitudewith 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 readingproficiency- interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs
• Valid driver's licenseand ability to pass background check and drug screening

Preferred

• VFD programming and troubleshootingexperience with variable frequency drives
• Welding and fabrication skillsfor equipment repairs and modifications
• Robotics experiencewith industrial robots and automated systems
• CMMS experienceusing maintenance management software for work order tracking
• LeanManufacturing or Six Sigmaknowledge and continuous improvement mindset

Who We Are

At Ashley,we’remore than a business…we’refamily. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders.We’reproblem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators whowon'tcoast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo.It’sthe reasonwe’realways searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience.That'swhy Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow?You’vecome to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”,and once you join our team,you’lllearn from the best in the business.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation,usescandor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
• Enjoysworking hard andpursueswork with energy,driveand willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeksto understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvementdetermineshow to better all processes and systems
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, settinggoalsand then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes totheworkthat is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems anddemonstratescritical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Iscompetitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page :Corporate Social Responsibility