Electromechanical Technician: Industrial Automation & Maintenance

Ashley Furniture - North America; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Technician to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment, including conveyors, CNCs, robotics, and material handling systems. You will troubleshoot using schematics, PLC logic, and diagnostic tools, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, a technical degree in Electromechanical fields, and PLC/robotics expertise.

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.
• 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.
• Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and building automation systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

PLC programming/troubleshooting

CMMS usage

Robotics experience

Welding & fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electromechanical Technology / Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

3-phase power systems

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Technician to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment, including conveyors, CNCs, robotics, and material handling systems. You will troubleshoot using schematics, PLC logic, and diagnostic tools, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, a technical degree in Electromechanical fields, and PLC/robotics expertise.