Electromechanical Technician - Cold Storage Automation

Employbridge; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Technician for a Cold Storage Logistics facility in McDonough, GA. The role combines electrical maintenance, controls troubleshooting, automation support, and mechanical repair to maximize uptime of highly automated material handling systems.

You will read electrical schematics, work with motors, drives, sensors, relays, PLCs, and support cranes, conveyors, robotics, and related equipment while following safety standards and lockout/tagout

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong electrical maintenance focus.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems in manufacturing, distribution, automated warehousing, food production, packaging, or similar environments.
• Experience working with automated or high-speed material handling systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electromechanical, and automated warehouse systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated material handling equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and electrical control circuits.
• Support automated cranes, conveyors, pallet shuttle systems, robotics, and related equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and identify electrical control failures.
• Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, and drive components.
• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Complete emergency repairs while minimizing operational downtime.
• Follow all safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment and system modifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC motors

Motor controls

VFDs

Sensors

Pneumatic systems

Schematics reading

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Job description

EmployBridge is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Technician for a Cold Storage Logistics facility in McDonough, GA. The role combines electrical maintenance, controls troubleshooting, automation support, and mechanical repair to maximize uptime of highly automated material handling systems.

You will read electrical schematics, work with motors, drives, sensors, relays, PLCs, and support cranes, conveyors, robotics, and related equipment while following safety standards and lockout/tagout