Electromechanical Technician: PLCs, Robotics & 480V Systems

Ashley Furniture Industries

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 64,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Discount

Professional Development

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery on the production line. Work with engineers to install and evaluate systems and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures on conveyors, CNCs, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics; performing preventive maintenance; programming PLCs/HMIs; and documenting repairs in CMMS while following lockout/tagout and OSHA

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.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to work safely on 480V three‑phase power systems.
Mechanical aptitude with 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 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.
Work with electrical systems ranging from 120V to 480V including motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control panels.
Service mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, drives, and power transmission equipment.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and building automation systems.
Respond to emergency breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize production downtime and restore equipment to operational status.
Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history in CMMS.
Safety compliance by following lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA regulations, and company safety standards for all maintenance activities.
Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance during planned downtime and communicate equipment status to supervisors and management