Electromechanical Technician: PLC, Automation & Maintenance

Great Northern Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 49,593 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Great Northern Corp is seeking a full-time Electromechanical Technician for their Allentown, PA plant. The technician will be responsible for performing electro-mechanical repairs and maintenance on production and facility equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring the operational viability of all electrical systems and actively participating in safety practices.

The position offers a competitive wage between $36 and $38 per hour depending on experience and provides opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in electro-mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Strong safety consciousness and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electro-mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Evaluate and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Perform ladder logic programming and troubleshooting for PLCs.

Skills

Electromechanical skills

PLC/DCS and HMI architecture

AC/DC circuits knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Maintenance PO management

Job description

Why Great Northern

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.

Our team members produce sustainable and Eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.

We are currently looking for a full-time Electromechanical Technician for our Allentown, PA plant.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for electro-mechanical repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance to all production and facility equipment in addition to installation of said equipment in the plant, warehouse, and office areas by performing the following duties. Electro-mechanical skill set is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

1. Ensure the operational viability of the plant by evaluating and maintaining the proper functioning of all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
2. Involvement with process instrumentation and automation equipment specifying and selecting control equipment to maximize automation efforts.
3. Maintain proper documentation of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems and keep files up to date including process instrumentation diagrams, block diagrams, and drawings.
4. Hands on experience with PLC/DCS and HMI architecture to aid in troubleshooting
5. Performs ladder logic programming and troubleshooting for PLC’s.
6. Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors and drives.
7. Determines the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits for electrical apparatus for repairs.
8. Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and the operation of automated and robotic systems.
9. Adheres and actively participate in lock out/tag out practices and procedures. Keeps all documentation up to date of lock out/tag out and works with Safety Director to maintain safe practices.
10. Assists Operations Manager, supervisors, and maintenance lead with the operation of the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
11. Inspects and ensures that all operating machines and equipment conform to electrical and mechanical operational quality standards.
12. Requisitions tools, electrical test equipment and maintenance supplies required for plant operation.
13. Confers with plant manager, production manager, supervisors, and other appropriate personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines, equipment and processes.
14. Keeps maintenance area neat, clean and orderly; cleans up after completing maintenance work throughout the plant.
15. Records and files complete machine histories relating to maintenance problems and cures, troubleshooting methods, services required, spare parts and parts vendors.
16. Regular and reliable attendance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Knows, understands and follows all plant safety rules, general rules and procedures.
2. Remains current on changes in policies, procedures, and product information, attending authorized training programs and seminars.
3. Be available for monthly safety meetings, on-call and overtime work.
4. Annual, semi- annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly & daily Inspections.
5. Manage & distribute Maintenance PO numbers.
6. Misc. Duties as assigned

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay.

Salary

Dependent on prior experience, starting wage between $36.00/hour to $38.00/hour plus shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Expectation

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.