Industrial Electromechanical Technician – Maintenance & PLCs

Synthomer; Mogadore (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP – for senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare tailored to regional needs

Parental leave & family support

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Synthomer Ohio is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain daily Pilot Plant operations, perform electrical and mechanical installations, and ensure accurate data entry in the maintenance system.

The role focuses on safe, timely repairs and preventive maintenance, with responsibilities spanning mechanical and electrical work, calibration, and record-keeping. Industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with maintenance and production teams.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate equipment.
• Familiar with Word, Excel, email, and maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment including motors, pumps, bearings, gears, and shafts.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment up to 480V.
• Piping installation and material selection.
• Read and understand piping specifications and drawings.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and lifts safely.
• Repair and install instrumentation including meters and transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and program distributed control systems and PLCs.
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team.
• Assist with managing outside service contractors.
• Maintain and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Physical dexterity

Microsoft Office

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman

Certified Welder

Tools

SAP maintenance

PLCs

DCS

Instrumentation

Job description

Synthomer Ohio is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain daily Pilot Plant operations, perform electrical and mechanical installations, and ensure accurate data entry in the maintenance system.

The role focuses on safe, timely repairs and preventive maintenance, with responsibilities spanning mechanical and electrical work, calibration, and record-keeping. Industrial maintenance experience preferred.